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anthracothecium lichen
Scientific Name: Anthracothecium staurosporum
Family: Pyrenulaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Anthracothecium Lichen
This page provides information about the lichen genus Anthracothecium, including its classification, distribution, and related research.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Anthracothecium Hampe ex A. Massalongo, 1860
- Common Name: Anthracothecium Lichen
- Kingdom: Fungi (as indicated by one source)
- Family: Pyrenulaceae (for Anthracothecium goniostomum)
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Anthracothecium nanum (Zahlbr.) R.C. Harris
- Anthracothecium australiense (Mll. Arg.) Aptroot
- Anthracothecium hibernicum (Nyl.) A.L. Sm.
- Anthracothecium pyrenuloides auct. brit., non (Mont.) Mll. Arg.
- Anthracothecium toowoombense (Mull.Arg.) Aptroot
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus Anthracothecium is widespread and includes tropical lichens.
- Specific locations mentioned:
- Eastern Himalayas (India)
- Taiwan
- Australia
- Everglades National Park, Florida
- West Bengal, India
- Anthracothecium is described as a widespread epiphyte.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Growth Habit: Lichenous
Interactions with Other Organisms
- The text mentions Anthracothecium being part of phytic lichen flora in tropical rainforests.
Resources and Further Information
- Plants Database (mentions 6 species)
- National Botanical Research Institute, Lucknow, India
- ResearchGate
- Garden Guides
- Australian New Crops Web Site
- Michigan State University Herbarium
- Lichen Herbarium Berlin
- Rick and Jean Seavey