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kohlmeyera lichen

Scientific Name: Kohlmeyera complicatula

Family: Mastodiaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Kohlmeyera Lichen

This page provides information about Kohlmeyera, a genus of lichen. It is often referred to by its common name, Kohlmeyera Lichen.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Kohlmeyera Schatz
  • Accepted Scientific Name: Kohlmeyera complicatula (Nyl.) Schatz
  • Common Name: Kohlmeyera Lichen
  • Family: Mastodiaceae
  • Kingdom: Plantae (Note: Lichens are now classified within the Fungi kingdom.)
  • Rank: Species
  • Synonyms:
    • Mastodia tessellata Hooker f. &amp Harvey
    • Turgidosculum complicatulum (Nyl.) Kohlm. &amp E. Kohlm.

General Information

  • Symbol: KOHLM
  • Group: Lichen

Distribution and Habitat

Kohlmeyera complicatula has been found in locations such as British Columbia, Canada, and on intertidal rocky shores of southern Haida Gwaii (Queen Charlotte Islands).

Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits

  • Growth Habit: Lichenous
  • Structure: Lichen
  • It is sometimes found over green algae and leprose lichens on overhanging areas.

Taxonomic Status

  • Accepted Unique Identifier: ELEMENT_GLOBAL. 2.124883
  • Element Code: NLT0012710
  • Informal Taxonomy: Fungi/Lichens - Lichens

Further Information

  • Arizona State University Lichen Herbarium (Catalog #: 224904)
  • Michigan State University Herbarium Lichens
  • USDA PLANTS Profile
  • Discover Life's page about Mastodia tessellata - Kohlmeyera Lichens North America