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spike lichen
Scientific Name: Calicium trabinellum
Family: Caliciaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Spike Lichen
The provided text refers to several species of lichen commonly known as Spike Lichen. It appears this name is applied across multiple species within the Calicium genus.
Considerations for Pets
- Some references mention "spikes" on lichens, which could be a physical irritant.
Scientific Classification
- Kingdom: Fungi
- Family: Caliciaceae (mentioned in connection to Calicium salicinum)
- Genus: Calicium
- Species: Examples include Calicium hyperelloides, Calicium abietinum, Calicium glaucellum, Calicium salicinum, Calicium chlorosporum, Calicium corynellum, Calicium adaequatum, Calicium adspersum, Calicium parvum, and Calicium trabinellum.
Synonyms and Alternative Names
- Calicium hemisphaericum is listed as a synonym for "adequate spike lichen."
Distribution and Habitat
- The lichen is mentioned in the context of the Balkan Peninsula, suggesting its presence in that region.
- The text references the "Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region," implying its presence in that area.
- The text mentions it can be found in pine forests.
- Found in Chiricahua National Monument
Morphological Characteristics
- The text describes lichens with "tiny spikes" and some as being "gray."
- The term "spike" in the name likely refers to the physical appearance of the fruiting bodies.
Quirky Facts
- One mention links "spike lichen" (Calicium parvum) to old-growth pine forests, which generally have high natural values.
Ecological Role
- Lichens, including spike lichens, are mentioned in the context of undisturbed habitats like graveyards.
Further Information
- Catalogue of Life: 2012 Annual Checklist
- Lichen Flora of the Greater Sonoran Desert Region
- USDA