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Caloplaca friesii

Scientific Name: Caloplaca friesii

Family: Teloschistaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

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Caloplaca friesii

Caloplaca friesii is a lichen belonging to the family Teloschistaceae.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Caloplaca friesii H. Magn.
  • Rank: Species
  • Family: Teloschistaceae
  • Synonyms:
    • Parvoplaca tiroliensis (Taxonomic synonym)
    • Caloplaca tiroliensis Zahlbr.
    • Caloplaca jungermanniae v. subolivacea (Th.Fr.) Th. Fr.
    • Caloplaca subolivacea (Th.Fr.) Lynge
    • Placodium cerinum v. flavum Anzi.
    • Caloplaca ferruginea var. melanocarpa Th. Fr.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Reported from Southeast Greenland (Angmagssalik District).
  • Observed in Norway.
  • Found in "South Borden," Baffin Island, Banks Island, Bathurst Island, and Devon Island.

Morphological Characteristics

  • Growth Habit: Lichenous
  • Described as an inconspicuous plant that may have been overlooked.

Ecology

  • It is a terricolous microlichen, meaning it grows on soil.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • 1'-Chloronephroarctin, a secondary metabolite of Caloplaca friesii, has been tested for its effects on the growth of rat SV40 transformed cervical carcinoma cells.

Resources and Further Information

  • Mentioned in the Encyclopedia of Life.
  • Data available in the Drone-Application-Server database (biodroid.Taxa.204676).
  • Information available from the USDA Plants database.