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canoparmelia lichen
Scientific Name: Canoparmelia
Family: Parmeliaceae
Category: Lichen
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Canoparmelia Lichen
The Canoparmelia genus encompasses various species of lichenized fungi. This content provides information gathered from various sources regarding different species within this genus.
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Canoparmelia Elix & Hale
- Family: Parmeliaceae
- Rank: Genus
- Synonyms:
- Parmelia Ach. s. lat. (as the genus Canoparmelia is a segregate of this)
- Paraparmelia alabamensis (Hale & McCull.) Elix & Johnston (for Canoparmelia alabamensis)
- Parmelia alabamensis Hale & McCull. (for Canoparmelia alabamensis)
- Pseudoparmelia caroliniana (Possible synonym for Canoparmelia caroliniana)
Common Names
- Texan Canoparmelia Lichen (for Canoparmelia texana)
- Carolina Canoparmelia Lichen, Carolina Shield Lichen (for Canoparmelia caroliniana)
- Rarotonga Parmelia-Lichen
Distribution and Habitat
- Species of Canoparmelia are widely distributed, especially in southeastern regions.
- Canoparmelia texana is found in open environments.
- Canoparmelia aptata is found in Indonesia, specifically Java.
- Canoparmelia caroliniana is native to Cook Islands (Rarotonga).
Morphological Characteristics
- Thallus: Foliose, roughly circular in shape, lobate, sometimes with overlapping lobes (imbricate).
- Lobes: Usually somewhat irregular, but sometimes somewhat linear.
- Canoparmelia texana is light, almost white in color, with powdery soredia and a medulla that reacts to K-.
- Canoparmelia caroliniana has an upper surface that is finely cracked to the margin, isidiate, and a dark undersurface.
Ecological Role
- Canoparmelia texana has been studied for its potential use as a bioindicator of environmental impact, including air pollution by radionuclides and rare earth elements, particularly in areas affected by the phosphate fertilizer industry.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Canoparmelia texana grows on the bark of trees.
Quirky Facts
- The name Canoparmelia is derived from the Latin word "canus," meaning hoary (grayish-white or aged), which potentially alludes to the appearance of some species.
Further Information
- Information on Canoparmelia texana and its distribution can be found in "Lichens of North America" (211-212).
- The Ohio Moss and Lichen provides photos of various Canoparmelia species.
- The GSMNP lichen herbarium contains specimens of Rimelia, Canoparmelia, and Canomaculina.