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astrothelium lichen

Scientific Name: Astrothelium

Family: Trypetheliaceae

Category: Lichen

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Astrothelium Lichen

This page provides information about lichens belonging to the genus Astrothelium. Astrothelium is also commonly referred to as "astrothelium lichen" or "Speckled Wart Lichens".

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Informal Taxonomy: Fungi/Lichens - Lichens
  • Family: Trypetheliaceae
  • Genus: Astrothelium Eschw.
  • Species: Several species are mentioned, including:
    • Astrothelium confusum Mll. Arg.
    • Astrothelium versicolor
    • Astrothelium galbineum Krempelh.
    • Astrothelium cinnamomeum (Eschw.) Mll. Arg.
    • Astrothelium inspersaeneum
    • Astrothelium diplocarpum Nyl.
    • Astrothelium eustomum (Mll. Arg.) Mont.
    • Astrothelium ochrothelium Mll. Arg.
    • Astrothelium variolosum (Ach.) Mll. Arg.
    • Astrothelium subfuscum
    • Astrothelium subnitidiusculum (Makhija &amp Patw.)
    • Astrothelium diplocarpoides
  • Synonyms: Pyrenastrum cinnamomeum is a synonym for Astrothelium cinnamomeum. Astrothelium ochrothelium is also listed as a synonym.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Astrothelium lichens are widespread, mainly in lowland forests.
  • They are found in various locations, including:
    • Sri Lanka
    • China, Yunnan
    • Vale do Catimbau, Pernambuco, Brazil
    • Costa Rica
    • Subtropical Florida, USA (e.g., Apalachicola National Forest)
    • Australia and its Island Territories
    • Vietnam

Ecological Role

  • Some sources suggest the genus Astrothelium may not be monophyletic, indicating potential taxonomic revisions are needed.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • The cultured mycobiont of Astrothelium sp. produces antibacterial naphthoquinone analogues.

Quirky Facts

  • Astrothelium is also referred to as Speckled Wart Lichens.

Further Information

  • Encyclopedia of Life: Encyclopedia of Life
  • Lichen Herbarium Berlin
  • Arizona State University Lichen Collection
  • Index Fungorum
  • Mushroom Observer
  • iNaturalist.org