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bulbothrix lichen

Scientific Name: Bulbothrix

Family: Parmeliaceae

Category: Lichen

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Bulbothrix Lichen

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 goebelii Zenker; Parmelia njalensis C.W. Dodge; Parmelia scortella Nyl.
  • Etymology: The name Bulbothrix is derived from the Latin "bulbo" (bulb) and Greek "-thrix".

Common Names

  • Bulbothrix Lichen
  • Goebel's Bulbothrix Lichen
  • Confederate Bulbothrix Lichen
  • Crown Bulbothrix Lichen

Distribution and Habitat

  • Bulbothrix species are found in various regions, including Africa, Northeast Argentina, central Brazil (cerrado of the Distrito Federal), Thailand, and the Greater Sonoran Desert Region.
  • They often grow on tree branches, such as Quercus, and can be corticolous (growing on bark).

Ecological Role

  • Bulbothrix species have been investigated as potential bioindicators of 'time-since-last-fire' in certain ecosystems.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Species within the genus Bulbothrix are foliose (leaf-like) lichens, often closely appressed to the substrate.
  • Key characteristics include bulbate cilia and the presence of isidia in some species.
  • Lobe shape varies between species, and lobe edges can be a distinguishing feature.

Quirky Facts

  • Bulbothrix lichens have been identified as containing gyrophoric acid, lobaric acid, and other lichen substances that are often unevenly deposited.
  • Some species within the genus Bulbothrix have been identified as having inhibitory activities.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Bulbothrix lichens are lichenized fungi, meaning they exist in a symbiotic relationship with algae or cyanobacteria.
  • The lichen tissues are composed of mycobiont.

Further Information

  • Smithsonian Contributions to Botany
  • Australian Plant Names Index
  • Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
  • ResearchGate
  • Drone-Application-Server database
  • Yale University Press, "Lichens of North America"