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brigantiaea lichen

Scientific Name: Brigantiaea leucoxantha

Family: Brigantiaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Brigantiaea Lichen: An Overview

The Brigantiaea genus encompasses a variety of lichens within the Brigantiaeaceae family. This page provides a general overview of this lichen group, with specific focus on Brigantiaea fuscolutea and other notable species.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Genus: Brigantiaea Trevis.
  • Family: Brigantiaceae (also referred to as Brigantiaeaceae)
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Notable Species:
    • Brigantiaea fuscolutea (Dicks.) R. Sant.
    • Brigantiaea leucoxantha (Sprengel) R. Sant. & Hafellner.
    • Brigantiaea nigra
    • Brigantiaea ferruginea (Mll. Arg.) Kashiw. & Kurok.
    • Brigantiaea tricolor
    • Brigantiaea praetermissa
    • Brigantiaea phaeomma
    • Brigantiaea purpurata
  • Synonyms/Alternative Names:
    • Biatora leucoxantha (Spreng.) Bl. (synonym for Brigantiaea leucoxantha)
  • Common Name: Brigantiaea Lichen, Brick spored firedot lichen (for Brigantiaea leucoxantha), liquen punto del fuego (Spanish common name for Brigantiaea leucoxantha).

Distribution and Habitat

  • Brigantiaea fuscolutea has a documented distribution, with maps available for reference.
  • Several species, including Brigantiaea leucoxantha, have been observed on tree bark.
  • Brigantiaea leucoxantha has been found in locations such as North Florida, Southeastern U.S., Brazil (Paran), and Ocala National Forest (Marion Co., Florida).
  • Several species of Brigantiaea have been found in India.
  • Brigantiaea ferruginea is known from Taiwan.
  • Specific to *Brigantiaea leucoxantha*, it has been documented at Dowdell's Knob, Harris.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Brigantiaea fuscolutea has a thallus described as white to yellowish.
  • Asci of Brigantiaea species are broadly clavate and of the Brigantiaea-type, with a thick amyloid outer wall.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Brigantiaea fuscolutea has been observed growing on moss.
  • Some species are found growing on tree bark.

Further Information

  • Thompson, J., 1997. American Arctic Lichens: The Microlichens. (Mentions Brigantiaea Trevisan).
  • Awasthi, D. D., & Srivastava, P. (1989). Lichen genera Brigantiaea and Letrouitia from India Proceedings of the Indian Academy of Sciences.
  • Encyclopedia of Life: Contains information on Brigantiaea leucoxantha.