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Arthrosporum populorum

Scientific Name: Arthrosporum populorum

Family: Catillariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Arthrosporum populorum: Poplar Dot Lichen

Arthrosporum populorum, commonly known as Poplar dot lichen, is a lichenized fungus belonging to the family Ramalinaceae. The common name in French is Arthrospore du peuplier.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Arthrosporum populorum A. Massal.
  • Family: Ramalinaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi (Svamperiget - in Danish)
  • Synonyms:
    • Bacidia populorum (Massal.) Trevisan
    • Arthrosporum accline (Flot.) A. Massal.
    • Lecidea acclinis Flot.
    • Bacidia acclinis Zahlbr.
    • Bilimbia populorum (A.Massal.) Vain.
    • Bacidia acclinis (Flotow. Ex Massal.) Zahlbr.
    • Arthrosporum accline (Flotow. ex Massal.) Massal.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Arthrosporum populorum has a national distribution in Canada.
  • It is also found in Europe, including Estonia, Turkey, and the Aegean region.
  • It is associated with poplar trees (Populus), particularly in central regions.

Ecological Role

  • Arthrosporum populorum is lichenized, meaning it forms a mutualistic relationship with algal photobionts.
  • It is considered a member of Hongos de saco, levaduras y parientes (Filo Ascomycota).

Additional Information

  • The species was first described by A. Massal. in 1853.
  • Discover Life provides information on the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of this species.
  • LIAS (A Global Information System for Lichenized and Non-Lichenized Ascomycetes) also holds information.
  • Index Fungorum contains a record for this species (RecordID=377461).