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disc lichen
Scientific Name: Buellia leptocline
Family: Physciaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Disc Lichens (Genus Buellia)
Lichens in the genus Buellia are commonly known as disc lichens or button lichens. This genus is diverse and widespread, encompassing approximately 450 species.
Considerations for Pets
- The text mentions that lichens can be extracted using acetone, methanol, and ethanol. While this relates to research, it suggests the presence of extractable compounds.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Buellia
- Common Names: Disc lichen, Button lichen, Common Button Lichen, Black Disc Lichen
- Family: Physciaceae (for Buellia nigra specifically)
- Synonyms: Buelliopsis papillata (for Buellia papillata)
- Symbol: BUELL
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus has a widespread distribution.
- Observed on the Diamond Coast in 2012.
- Found in Chiricahua National Monument (New Mexican disc lichen).
- Growing on a live poplar tree in South Glenmore Park.
Morphological Characteristics
- Disc-shaped apothecia (fruiting bodies) are a key characteristic. These can be black or yellow.
- Thallus (the main body of the lichen) can have a necrotic thalline veil.
- May have a rim around the edge of the disc.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Reindeer lichen species are mentioned in the context of clear-cut environments prepared with disc trenching and HuMinMix soil preparation.
Quirky Facts
- One mention discusses a "Captive Lichen Disc" which is actually a pattern from a dragonfly wing!
Further Information
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
- British Lichen Society - BLS Lichen Database
- ordabok.is - Internet dictionary (Icelandic, English, Danish)