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Arthonia madreana

Scientific Name: Arthonia madreana

Family: Arthoniaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Arthonia madreana

Arthonia madreana is a lichen belonging to the genus Arthonia and the family Arthoniaceae. It was first described by Egea & Torrente.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arthonia madreana Egea & Torrente, 1995
  • Family: Arthoniaceae
  • Genus: Arthonia
  • Synonyms: Arthonia albatula (Mll. Arg.) Willey (mentioned as a synonym for the genus Arthonia)

Distribution and Habitat

  • Arthonia madreana is found in coastal areas of California and Baja California (United States).
  • It grows on acidic rocks in oceanic habitats.
  • It is considered endemic to Channel Islands National Park.

Ecological Role

  • The text mentions that Arthonia madreana was misapplied to Arthonia pinastri in a depauperate condition.

Further Information

  • Holotype specimen is located at ASU (Arizona State University), Egea s.n.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Family Arthoniaceae
  • Greater Sonoran Desert Lichen Flora
  • Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Arthonia madreana.