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Melaspilea epigena

Scientific Name: Melaspilea epigena

Family: Melaspileaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Melaspilea epigena

Melaspilea epigena, also commonly known as melaspilea lichen, is a lichenous fungus belonging to the genus Melaspilea.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Melaspilea epigena Mll. Arg.
  • Common Name: Melaspilea lichen
  • Rank: Species
  • Status: Accepted
  • Family: Melaspileaceae
  • Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
  • Order: Arthoniales or Incertae sedis

Classification Details

  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Division: Ascomycota
  • Class: Arthoniomycetes
  • Genus: Melaspilea Nyl.
  • Species Author: Mll. Arg.
  • Year of Publication: 1888

Ecology and Habitat

  • Melaspilea epigena is lichenicolous, meaning it grows on other lichens, specifically on Reimnitzia.

Herbarium and Resources

  • Type specimens are held at Conservatoire et Jardin botaniques de la Ville de Genève (G).
  • Further information can be found at the Encyclopedia of Life and the Global Biodiversity Information Facility (GBIF).