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phlyctidia lichen
Scientific Name: Phlyctidia
Family: Phlyctidaceae
Category: Lichen
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Phlyctidia ludoviciensis
Phlyctidia ludoviciensis, commonly known as phlyctidia lichen, is a lichen species belonging to the family Phlyctidaceae. This lichen has garnered attention in botanical studies and lichen inventories across various regions.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Phlyctidia ludoviciensis Mll. Arg.
- Common Name: Phlyctidia Lichen
- Rank: Species
- Family: Phlyctidaceae
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Synonyms:
- Phlyctidia boliviensis (Nyl.)
- Phlyctis boliviensis
Distribution and Habitat
Phlyctidia ludoviciensis has been observed in various locations, including:
- Australia
- Continental United States
- Canada
- Lower Ozark Region of Missouri and Arkansas
- Tucker Herbarium at Louisiana State University
- Arizona State University Lichen Collection
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
Phlyctidia is described as a lichenous plant. More specifically, it is a crustose lichen and has muriform spores.
Taxonomic History
- The lichen genus Phlyctis was established by Flotow (1850).
- Later, the genus names Phlyctella and Phlyctidia were used.
- Names placed in Phlyctidia by Müller (1895) have returned to Phlyctis.
Taxonomic Classification
- Kingdom Fungi
- Phylum Ascomycota
- Class Lecanoromycetes
- Order Ostropales
Further Information
For more detailed information, you can explore resources such as:
- EOL (Encyclopedia of Life)
- Tucker Herbarium at Louisiana State University
- Arizona State University Lichen Collection
- North American Lichen Checklist