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poeltinula lichen
Scientific Name: Poeltinula
Family: Rhizocarpaceae
Category: Lichen
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Poeltinula: A Genus of Lichenized Fungi
Poeltinula is a genus of lichenized fungi belonging to the family Rhizocarpaceae.
Nomenclature and Taxonomy
- Scientific Name: Poeltinula Hafellner
- Common Name: Poeltinula Lichen
- Family: Rhizocarpaceae
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Taxonomic Rank: Genus
- Synonyms: Mentions names introduced by Ciferri and Tomaselli.
Within the genus, notable species and subspecies include:
- Poeltinula cerebrina (DC.) Hafellner
- Poeltinula cerebrina subsp. cerebrina (DC.) Hafellner
- Poeltinula cerebrina subsp. parvocalcicola (Asta & Roux) Clauz. & Roux
- Poeltinula interjecta (Leight.) Hafellner
- Poeltinula cerebrinella (Nyl.)
Distribution and Habitat
Poeltinula cerebrina can be found in North America, Sweden, Norway and Australia and its Island Territories, including Heard Island and the Southern Ocean. Records exist that mention sightings across the Northern Hemisphere. It is found on stone walls and montane regions.
Ecological Role
Poeltinula cerebrina is a UK Biodiversity Action Plan (BAP) priority fungi species (including lichens) and is also a species considered a sustainable use. Some species can be found on water margins.
Interactions with Other Organisms
As a lichen, Poeltinula is a composite organism arising from a symbiotic relationship with algae or cyanobacteria.
Further Information
Further data can be found with LIASlight (ItemID: 4837). Information can be obtained from the NBN Gateway, British Lichen Society, and Drone-Application-Server database publication for Poeltinula cerebrina subsp. parvocalcicola. Santesson’s "The Lichens and Lichenicolous Fungi of Sweden and Norway" provides additional details.