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bulbothrix lichen

Scientific Name: Bulbothrix isidiza

Family: Parmeliaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Bulbothrix

Bulbothrix is a genus of lichenized fungi belonging to the family Parmeliaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Bulbothrix Hale
  • Family: Parmeliaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Bulbotrichella V.Marcano, S.Mohali &amp A.Morales
    • Parmelia Ach. s. lat. (as a segregate)
    • Parmelia goebelii Zenker (for Bulbothrix goebelii)
    • Parmelia njalensis C.W. Dodge (for Bulbothrix goebelii)
    • Parmelia scortella Nyl. (for Bulbothrix goebelii)

Common Names

  • Bulbothrix Lichen
  • Confederate Bulbothrix Lichen (for Bulbothrix confoederata)
  • Goebel's Bulbothrix Lichen (for Bulbothrix goebelii)
  • Rough Eyelash Lichen (for Bulbothrix goebelii)
  • Matted Eyelash Lichen (for Bulbothrix laevigatula)
  • Crown Bulbothrix Lichen (for Bulbothrix coronata)

Distribution and Habitat

  • The genus is found in various regions, including Africa, Thailand, and Northeast Argentina.
  • Studies have been conducted in central Brazil (Distrito Federal) to assess its potential as a bioindicator.
  • One specimen was found growing on a Quercus branch in Lake Wales Ridge State Forest, Florida.
  • The Greater Sonoran Desert Region is noted as a location for Bulbothrix scortella.

Ecological Role

  • The genus has been investigated for its potential use as a bioindicator of 'time-since-last-fire' in certain ecosystems.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Species of the genus Bulbothrix are foliose, but grow closely appressed.
  • Key features include bulbate cilia and variations in lobe shape.

Quirky Facts

  • The name Bulbothrix is derived from the Latin "bulbo" (bulb) and the Greek "-thrix".
  • Some species contain gyrophoric acid and lobaric acid.
  • Lichen substances within Bulbothrix species are sometimes unevenly deposited.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Bulbothrix species can be found on tree branches, such as Quercus.
  • Some studies explore the inhibitory activities of cultured lichen tissues.

Further Information

  • Smithsonian Contributions to Botany
  • Australian Plant Names Index
  • Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
  • ResearchGate
  • Missouri Botanical Garden (MO)
  • Tree of Life Project (ToL)
  • Biodiversity Heritage Library (BHL)
  • WikiSpecies
  • Yale University Press, "Lichens of North America"