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James' Strigula Lichen

This page provides information about James' Strigula Lichen, a fascinating type of lichen.

Scientific and Common Names

• Scientific Name: Strigula jamesii (Swinscow) R.C. Harris
• Common Name: James' strigula lichen

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

• Family: Strigulaceae
• Division: Ascomycota
• Accepted Symbol: STJA4
• Synonyms: The text mentions that *Strigula tagananae* has been included in the Genera *Verrucaria* and *Porina* in the past.
• Note: The text indicates that *Strigula pallidocarpa* is a new name for the illegitimate *S. pallida*.

Distribution and Habitat

• The text refers to its presence in Europe, specifically Western Europe, and Macaronesia, in lowland and montane rainforests, and also mentions occurrences in Australia (Lord Howe Island) and South Korea.

Ecology

• The text notes that *Strigula* species can be found growing in the understory vegetation, alongside other species in Vietnam.

Morphological Characteristics

• The thallus of *Strigula* species may be smooth.

Interactions with Other Organisms

• The provided text mentions *Strigula* as a lichen that can incorporate *Cephaleuros*.
• James et al (1977) described associations of *Strigula tagananae* with Atlantic species such as *Enterographa elaborata* in *Pyrenula chlorospila*.
• *Strigula phyllogena* is listed as a foliicolous lichen found on different plant species in certain locations.

Further Information

• The text references several publications and resources, including:
  • Hawksworth, James & Coppins, Lichenologist 12(1): 107
  • Checklist of the Lichens of Australia and its Island Territories - Lord Howe Island
  • Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region, Vol. 1.
  • British Lichen Society (BLS) Mapping Scheme dataset
  • Wisconsin State Herbarium