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spike lichen
Scientific Name: Calicium chlorosporum
Family: Caliciaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Spike Lichen (Calicium spp.)
Spike lichens belong to the genus Calicium, within the family Caliciaceae. They are a fascinating group of lichens with a distinctive appearance.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Family: Caliciaceae
- Genus: Calicium
Nomenclature and Synonyms
- Accepted Scientific Name: Calicium Pers.
- Examples of species include: Calicium hyperelloides Nyl. 1860, Calicium abietinum Pers., Calicium glaucellum, Calicium salicinum, Calicium leucochlorum Tuck., Calicium chlorosporum F. Wilson, Calicium corynellum (Ach.) Ach., Calicium adaequatum Nyl., Calicium adspersum, Calicium trabinellum, Calicium viride.
Description
- Growth Habit: Lichenous
Distribution and Habitat
- Mentioned as being found in pine forests and on various surfaces like walls, headstones, tomb lids, and old buildings.
- Observed in locations like the Balkan Peninsula, Landgoed Staverden and Chiricahua National Monument.
Ecological Role
- Some spike lichen species, such as Calicium parvum, may indicate pine forests with high natural values.
Quirky Facts
- The name "spike lichen" refers to its appearance.
Further Resources
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
- USDA