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Brigantiaea purpurata

Scientific Name: Brigantiaea purpurata

Family: Brigantiaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Brigantiaea purpurata

Brigantiaea purpurata is a lichenous plant belonging to the family Brigantiaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature:

  • Scientific Name: Brigantiaea purpurata (Zahlbr.) Hafellner & Bellem.
  • Family: Brigantiaceae
  • Kingdom: Fungi
  • Synonyms:
    • Brigantiaea praetermissa Hafellner & St. Clair
    • Lopadium purpuratum (implied)

Common Names:

  • brigantiaea (general reference to the genus)

Distribution and Habitat:

  • Documented in North America.
  • Found on the bark of Abies nephrolepis (Korean fir) in specific regions.

Further Information:

  • Index Fungorum
  • Encyclopedia of Life
  • Biodiversity Heritage Library
  • University of Colorado Museum of Natural History
  • Hafellner, J. (1997) A world monograph of Brigantiaea (lichenized Ascomycotina, Lecanorales), pp. 35-74.