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asterothyrium lichen
Scientific Name: Asterothyrium decipiens
Family: Thelotremataceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Asterothyrium Lichen
Asterothyrium, commonly known as Asterothyrium Lichen, is a fascinating genus of lichen. This page provides information on its classification, distribution, and other interesting facts.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asterothyrium Müll. Arg.
- Common Name: Asterothyrium Lichen
- Kingdom: Plantae (though lichens are now classified within the Fungi kingdom)
- Family: Graphidaceae (in some instances), Thelotremataceae, or Gomphillaceae. Asterothyrium is a genus of fungi within the Gomphillaceae family.
- Rank: Genus (species)
- Synonyms: Specific species may have synonyms (e.g., Asterothyrium rotuliforme is sometimes referred to without authors).
Distribution and Habitat
Asterothyrium lichens are found in various locations around the world, including:
- Australia
- United States
- Taiwan
- New Caledonia
- Costa Rica
- Guyana
- India (Chakrata Hills, Uttar Pradesh, Manipur)
- Mexico (Veracruz, Los Tuxtlas Tropical Station)
- Vietnam
- Papua New Guinea
- French Guiana
- Cameroon
- Lowland and montane rainforests
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Asterothyrium is described as a lichenous plant.
- Many species are foliicolous, meaning they grow on leaves.
Species within the Genus
The Plants Database includes several species of Asterothyrium, including:
- Asterothyrium leucophthalmum (Müll. Arg.) R. Sant.
- Asterothyrium monosporum Müll. Arg.
- Asterothyrium rotuliforme (Müll. Arg.) Serus.
- Asterothyrium argenteum Müll. Arg.
- Asterothyrium microsporum R. Sant.
- Asterothyrium decipiens (Rehm) R. Sant.
- Asterothyrium atromarginatum sp. nov.
- Asterothyrium chroodisciformis
- Asterothyrium pittieri
- Asterothyrium rondoniense
- Asterothyrium sp.
Ecological Role
- Asterothyrium is often mentioned in the context of foliicolous lichen floras, playing a role in rainforest ecosystems.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Some species of Asterothyrium can host lichenicolous fungi.
Further Information
For more information about Asterothyrium, you can consult the following resources:
- Index Fungorum
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Australian New Crops Web Site
- USDA Plants Database
- Arizona State University Lichen Herbarium (http://nhc.asu.edu/lichens/)
- Field Museum of Natural History (Botany)
- ABRS (Checklist of Pacific Island Lichens - New Caledonia)