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Catapyrenium waltheri

Scientific Name: Catapyrenium waltheri

Family: Verrucariaceae

Category: Lichen

Growth: Lichenous

Duration:

Other Names:

       

Involucropyrenium waltheri (Formerly Catapyrenium waltheri)

This page provides information about the lichen species Involucropyrenium waltheri, previously known as Catapyrenium waltheri.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Accepted Scientific Name: Involucropyrenium waltheri (Kremp.) Breuss
  • Synonym: Catapyrenium waltheri (Kremp.) Krb.
  • Basionym: Verrucaria waltheri Kremp.
  • Family: Verrucariaceae
  • Other Synonyms:
    • Dermatocarpon waltheri (Kremp.) Blomb. & Forssell
    • Involucrocarpon waltheri (Kremp.)
    • Endocarpon cinereum var. waltheri (Kremp.) Garov.

Distribution and Habitat

  • Found in various locations, including China (Yunnan).
  • Confirmed presence in North America.
  • Also mapped for occurrence in Slovakia.
  • Described as an arctic-alpine species.

Resources and Further Information

  • Discover Life: Offers information about the biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Catapyrenium waltheri.
  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Provides information about Involucropyrenium waltheri.
  • Index Fungorum: Data accessed via Index Fungorum.
  • GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility): Data available for Catapyrenium waltheri via GBIF.
  • Natural History Museum's UK Species Inventory: Used for identifying observations within the genus Catapyrenium.