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Piccolia conspersa

Scientific Name: Piccolia conspersa

Family: Biatorellaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Piccolia conspersa

Piccolia conspersa is a lichen species. It is sometimes referred to by the synonym Biatorella conspersa.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Piccolia conspersa (Fee) Vainio
  • Family: Biatorellaceae (sometimes listed under Lecanoromycetes, genera incertae sedis)
  • Synonyms:
    • Biatorella conspersa (Fe) Vain.
    • Piccolia conspersa (Fe) Hafellner
    • Lecidea conspersa Fe
    • Heterothecium conspersum (Fe) Flot.
  • Rank: Species

Distribution and Habitat

  • Reported as new to the lichen biota of Bolivia.
  • Collections have been made in Madidi National Park, Bolivia.
  • Found in Taiwan.
  • Grows on tree bark in montane forests, such as in San Martin in Madidi National Park.
  • Specimens also collected in Cuba.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Belongs to a very small genus of crustose lichens.
  • A pycnidial form with stalked pycnidia has been identified.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Grows on tree bark.

Further Information

  • USDA PLANTS database
  • Discover Life page about Piccolia conspersa
  • Lichen Collection at the Botanische Staatssammlung München
  • Index Fungorum