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disc lichen
Scientific Name: Buellia spuria
Family: Physciaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Disc Lichens (Genus Buellia)
Lichens in the genus Buellia are commonly known as disc lichens or button lichens. This genus boasts a wide distribution and comprises approximately 450 species.
Considerations for Pets
- Some disc lichens produce disc-shaped apothecia.
Considerations for Children
- Some disc lichens produce disc-shaped apothecia.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Buellia
- Common Names: Disc Lichen, Button Lichen
- Family: Physciaceae (mentioned in relation to Buellia nigra)
- Synonyms/Alternative Names:
- Buelliopsis papillata (synonym for Buellia papillata)
Distribution and Habitat
- The genus has a widespread distribution.
- Observed on the Diamond Coast (Black-disc lichen, Diamond Coast - 2012).
- Found in Chiricahua National Monument (New Mexican disc lichen).
- Observed in South Glenmore Park growing on a live poplar tree.
Morphological Characteristics
- The thallus (main body) may contain necrotic thalline material (thalline veil).
- Discs (apothecia) are often black and epruinose (without a powdery surface).
- Apothecia are variable in shape but commonly disc- or saucer-shaped.
- Lichens are arbitrarily classified into three to seven growth forms, generally shaped like a disc, usually with a rim around the edge.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Found growing on live poplar trees.
- Reindeer lichen species are found in Pinus-lichen clear-cuts.
Other Information
- Extracts of the lichen have shown potential antifungal effects in vitro.
- Lichen secondary metabolites can be extracted using a Soxhlet extractor.
Resources and Further Information
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
- Botanical Society of South Africa
- NEBC LICHEN WALK
- ordabok.is (Icelandic dictionary)