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poeltinula lichen
Scientific Name: Poeltinula cerebrina
Family: Rhizocarpaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Poeltinula Lichen
Poeltinula is a lichenized genus of fungi belonging to the family Rhizocarpaceae.
Scientific Name and Common Names
- Scientific Name: Poeltinula Hafellner
- Species: Poeltinula cerebrina (DC.) Hafellner
- Common Name: Poeltinula Lichen
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Family: Rhizocarpaceae
- Genus: Poeltinula
- Rank: Genus and Species (Poeltinula cerebrina)
- Subspecies:
- Poeltinula cerebrina subsp. cerebrina (DC.) Hafellner
- Poeltinula cerebrina subsp. parvocalcicola (Asta & Roux) Clauz. & Roux
- Synonyms: While not explicitly stated as a synonym, Poeltinula cerebrinella (Nyl.) is mentioned in the context of lichens from Heard Island, suggesting a possible taxonomic relationship or previous classification.
Distribution and Habitat
- Poeltinula species are found in various locations, including North America, Sweden, and Norway.
- Mapping tools, such as the NBN Gateway, can be used to visualize the distribution of Poeltinula cerebrina.
- Specifically noted in the Yorkshire Dales and Malham, often found on stone walls.
Ecological Role
- Some Poeltinula cerebrina locations are within UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) areas and Yorkshire Dales.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Lichens, including Poeltinula, are composite organisms arising from algae or cyanobacteria.
- Mentioned in connection with fungi including Catolechia and Epilichen.
Further Information
- NBN Gateway (for interactive mapping)
- USDA distributional maps
- British Lichen Society (BLS)
- Santesson, R. (1993). The Lichens and Lichenicolous Fungi of Sweden and Norway. SBT-frlaget, Lund.
- Drone-Application-Server database