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Jungermann's orange lichen
Scientific Name: Caloplaca jungermanniae
Family: Teloschistaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
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Other Names:
Caloplaca jungermanniae: Jungermann's Orange Lichen
Explore the fascinating world of Caloplaca jungermanniae, commonly known as Jungermann's orange lichen. This lichen species offers a unique glimpse into the diversity of the plant kingdom.
Considerations for Pets
- The text identifies the lichen as "Not Safe" for dogs.
Considerations for Children
- The text identifies the lichen as "Not Safe" for children.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Caloplaca jungermanniae (Vahl) Th. Fr.
- Common Name: Jungermann's orange lichen
- Family: Teloschistaceae
- Rank: Species
- Synonym: Lichen jungermanniae Vahl (basionym)
Distribution and Habitat
- The species has a worldwide distribution, although its specific range may vary.
- One record specifies its presence in Norway, evidenced by a specimen in the Lichen Herbarium at the Natural History Museum, University of Oslo.
Morphological Characteristics
- Caloplaca jungermanniae is a lichenous plant.
- It is recognized by its orange or red pigmentation, similar to other colorful lichens like Xanthoria elegans.
Quirky Facts
- Pigments from orange, red, and brown lichens, including those similar to Caloplaca jungermanniae, can be extracted by boiling and used to dye wool and other fibers.
- The lichen is named after Ludwig Jungermann, a German botanist.
Resources
- Further information can be found at lichenportal.org.