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Oriental cetraria lichen
Scientific Name: Cetraria islandica ssp. orientalis
Family: Parmeliaceae
Category: Lichen
Growth: Lichenous
Duration:
Other Names:
Cetraria islandica
Also known as Iceland Moss, Island Cetraria Lichen, or Oriental Cetraria Lichen, Cetraria islandica is a lichen with a history of traditional uses.
Considerations for Pets
This lichen grows to a small size (0.1 m by 0.5 m). Additionally, some lichens contain substances, such as protolichesterinic acid, that may pose a risk.
Considerations for Children
This lichen grows to a small size (0.1 m by 0.5 m).
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Cetraria islandica (L.) Ach.
- Rank: Subspecies
- Family: Parmeliaceae
- Synonyms:
- Cetraria islandica subsp. orientalis (Asah.) Karnefelt
- Cetraria islandica ssp. orientalis (Asah.) Karnefelt
- Cetraria islandica ssp. crispiformis (Rasanen) Karnefelt
- Cetraria islandica var. orientalis
Distribution and Habitat
Cetraria species are often found at high latitudes, typically occurring on sand or heath. It has been specifically found in areas such as:
- Moravia Sept Sudeti Orient Jeseniky
- Reservatum Nationale Cotopaxi
- Orient, New York
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- It is a lichen growing to 0.1 m (0ft 4in) by 0.5 m (1ft 8in) at a slow rate.
Traditional Uses
- Iceland moss has been used since ancient times as a cough remedy.
- It has also been used in European folk medicine as a cancer treatment.
Interactions with Other Organisms
- Cetraria is a genus of fruticose lichens that associate with green algae as photobionts.