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Schleicher's cracked lichen

Scientific Name: Acarospora schleicheri

Family: Acarosporaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Acarospora schleicheri

Also known as Schleicher's Cracked Lichen, Acarospora schleicheri is a lichen belonging to the Acarosporaceae family.

Common Names

  • Schleicher's Cracked Lichen
  • Crack Lichen
  • Schleicher Crack
  • Soil Paint Lichen

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Acarospora schleicheri (Ach.) A. Massal.
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Phylum: Ascomycota
  • Class: Lecanoromycetes
  • Order: Agyriales
  • Family: Acarosporaceae
  • Symbol: ACSC5
  • Synonyms:
    • Acarospora albida H. Magn.
    • Acarospora amabilis H. Magn.

Distribution and Habitat

This lichen has been observed in various locations, including the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, USA. It appears to thrive on rocks and in specific soil conditions, including deserts.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Grows in a lichenous habit.
  • The thallus can range from continuous to areolate-cracked, and can be grey, white, or occasionally orange.
  • In aged specimens, the thallus can become blackened, minutely cracked, rugged, and friable.

Ecological Role

Acarospora schleicheri can live in the desert, in rocky crevices, and grows on plants.

Quirky Facts

  • The species name schleicheri honors Johann Christoph Schleicher (1768–1834), a Swiss botanist.
  • Sometimes it lacks lichen substances detectable by thin-layer chromatography.

Further Information

Additional information can be found at:

  • plants.usda.gov
  • HortHub.com