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Pilophorus dovrensis

Scientific Name: Pilophorus dovrensis

Family: Stereocaulaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Pilophorus dovrensis

Pilophorus dovrensis, also known as Matchstick Lichen or pilophore du Dovrefjell (French), is a species of lichenized fungi belonging to the Cladoniaceae family.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Pilophorus dovrensis (Nyl.) Timdal, Hertel &amp Rambold
  • Family: Cladoniaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota
  • Class: Ascomycetes, Lecanoromycetes
  • Order: Lecanorales
  • Synonyms:
    • Lecidea pallida Th. Fr.
    • Lecidea dovrensis Nyl., 1853 (Basionym)
    • Pilophorus pallidus (Th. Fr.) Timdal

Distribution and Habitat

  • Pilophorus dovrensis has a widespread distribution, especially in temperate regions.
  • It has been reported in the Russian Arctic, specifically the Taimyr Peninsula.
  • In Iceland, it appears to be most common in the southern part of the country (Hlenda landsins).
  • Observed on sand in British Columbia (BC).

Morphological Characteristics

  • Other species of Pilophorus may occasionally be found with sessile apothecia, but in P. dovrensis this is the typical condition.
  • Grows on mossy soil, has a greyish-white, grainy thallus and black apothecia.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Found in association with Amygdalaria, Porpidia melinodes, and other Pilophorus species such as Pilophorus cereolus.
  • The green alga Trebouxia aggregata and the cyanobacterium Gloeocapsa sanguinea.
  • A. obscurior Triebel is found on Pilophorus dovrensis.
  • Cercidospora cephalodiorum Triebel & Grube is found on Pilophorus cereolus.

Resources and Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • University of Oslo, Norway (Photo Gallery)
  • Index Fungorum (http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?)
  • Catalogue of Life
  • Artsnavnebasen
  • Flora Islands (www.floraislands.is)

Quirky Facts

  • The French common name for Pilophorus dovrensis is "pilophore du Dovrefjell," which directly references Dovrefjell, a mountain range in Norway.