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asterothyrium lichen
Scientific Name: Asterothyrium
Family: Thelotremataceae
Category: Lichen
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Asterothyrium
Asterothyrium is a genus of lichens, commonly known as asterothyrium lichen. This page provides information gathered from various sources about this fascinating group of organisms.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Asterothyrium Mll. Arg.
- Kingdom: Plantae (though lichens are now classified within the Fungi kingdom)
- Family: Graphidaceae (some sources indicate Thelotremataceae or Gomphillaceae)
- Rank: Genus, Species
- Synonyms: Includes species previously classified as Asterothyrium rotuliforme (Mull. Arg.) Serus. and others with variations in author citations.
Distribution and Habitat
- Asterothyrium lichens are found in various locations including:
- Australia
- United States
- Taiwan
- Costa Rica
- Guyana
- Vietnam
- India (Chakrata Hills, Uttar Pradesh)
- Mexico (Veracruz)
- Papua New Guinea
- New Caledonia
- French Guiana
- Cameroon
- They are often described as foliicolous, meaning they grow on leaves, particularly in lowland and montane rainforests.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Asterothyrium is described as a lichenous plant.
- They are often found on tropical rainforest leaves.
Ecological Role
- Asterothyrium is a genus of fungi within the Gomphillaceae family.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Asterothyrium species host lichenicolous fungi.
Further Information
- USDA Plants Database
- Index Fungorum
- Encyclopedia of Life
- Australian New Crops Web Site
- AGRIS
- Field Museum of Natural History (Botany)
- Arizona State University Lichen Herbarium (http://nhc.asu.edu/lichens/)
- ABRS (Checklist of Pacific Island Lichens - New Caledonia)