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niebla lichen

Scientific Name: Niebla

Family: Ramalinaceae

Category: Lichen

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Niebla Lichen

Niebla is a genus of yellow-green fruticose lichens found in coastal fog zones. Several species and related genera are mentioned, highlighting the diversity and ongoing research in this area of lichenology.

Considerations for Pets

  • Niebla lichens grow on rocks, trees, and shrubs.

Scientific Classification

  • Genus: Niebla
  • Family: Ramalinaceae
  • Group: Lichen

Nomenclature and Synonyms

  • Niebla homalea (Acharius) Rundel & Bowler
  • Synonyms for Niebla ceruchis:
    • Desmazieria ceruchis (Ach.) Trevisan
    • Ramalina ceruchis (Ach.) De Not.
    • Vermilacinia cerebra Spjut
  • Synonym for Niebla combeoides: Vermilacinia combioides

Common Names

  • Bouquet fog lichen (Niebla combeoides)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found along the Pacific Coast of North America, within the fog zone.
  • Ranges from southeastern Alaska to southern California and the northern peninsula of Baja California.
  • Specific locations mentioned include: Mendocino County, California; Santa Monica Mountains; Point Navarro Preserve, Mendocino Co., California; Aliso Beach, CA; Wunderlich County Park, San Mateo Co., California.
  • Also found in coastal Chile (Niebla tigrina).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Fruticose (shrub-like) lichens.
  • Pale yellow-green in color.
  • Grows on rocks, trees, and shrubs.

Genetic Information

  • A two-gene phylogeny shows that the genus Niebla (Lecanorales) is endemic to the New World.

Ecological Role

  • Fog lichens (Niebla spp.) grow almost exclusively on rocks on bluffs.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The text mentions "lichenicolous fungi," indicating that some fungi live on or parasitize lichens like Niebla.

Quirky Facts

  • The Spanish word for "fog" or "mist" is "Niebla," a fitting name for these lichens.
  • The taxonomy of Niebla lichens has been "hotly debated," indicating ongoing research and potential reclassification.
  • Niebla homalea is described as one of the most conspicuous, richly polymorphic species on rock.

Further Information

  • Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility)
  • www.lichen.com