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orange lichen
Scientific Name: Caloplaca atrosanguinea
Family: Teloschistaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Xanthoria parietina: Common Orange Lichen
Xanthoria parietina, a foliose (leafy) lichen, is known by several common names, including common orange lichen, yellow scale, maritime sunburst lichen, orange lichen, and orange wall lichen.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Xanthoria parietina
- Family: Teloschistaceae
- Genus: Xanthoria
- Common Names: Common orange lichen, yellow scale, maritime sunburst lichen, orange lichen, orange wall lichen, sunburst lichen
Considerations for Pets
- Grows on rocks, concrete, and trees and can be found near cattle farms.
Distribution and Habitat
- Has a wide distribution.
- Commonly found on rocks, concrete, and trees.
- Frequently observed in coastal areas and mountainous regions.
- Can be prolific in areas with ammonia, such as near cattle farms.
Morphological Characteristics
- Foliose (leafy) lichen forming large, rounded patches up to 10 cm across.
- Exhibits wide, round-lipped marginal lobes.
- Thallus color ranges from yellowish-green to golden-yellow or orange, appearing grey in shade.
- Lacks isidia or soredia; apothecia are usually present.
Ecological Role
- Can be especially prolific, forming an orange lichen belt.
- May identify hunting perches of birds and grow in profusion in seabird locations.
- Can inhibit the growth of new shrubs on which it colonizes.
Interesting Facts
- The orange color is due to the production of the pigment parietin.
- Color can vary with sun and rain exposure; orange or yellow lichens in shade may appear green.
- Pigments can be extracted by boiling and used to dye wool and other fibers.
- Parietin, an orange pigment, may have potential as an anti-cancer drug.