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anthracothecium lichen

Scientific Name: Anthracothecium subglobosum

Family: Pyrenulaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Anthracothecium Lichen

This page provides information about the Anthracothecium lichen, focusing on its characteristics, distribution, and taxonomic details.

Scientific Name and Common Names

  • Scientific Name: Anthracothecium Hampe ex A. Massalongo, 1860
  • Common Name: Anthracothecium Lichen

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Family: Pyrenulaceae (mentioned in relation to Anthracothecium goniostomum)
  • Rank: Genus and species (Anthracothecium australiense)
  • Synonyms:
    • Anthracothecium nanum (Zahlbr.) R.C. Harris
    • Anthracothecium pyrenuloides auct. brit., non (Mont.) Mll. Arg.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in Australia (Anthracothecium australiense).
  • Distribution map available for Anthracothecium nanum in the USA and Canada.
  • Several species have been identified in the Eastern Himalayas, India.
  • Widespread epiphyte.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Grown habit: Lichenous
  • Crustose lichen like.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Widespread epiphyte.

Further Information

  • Plants Database includes profiles for 6 species of Anthracothecium.
  • Information available on Garden Guides.
  • ResearchGate provides access to scientific research on Anthracothecium.
  • Michigan State University Herbarium.
  • Lichen Herbarium Berlin.