3,027 observationsCritically Endangered
Blue Jellyskin
Leptogium cyanescens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Peltigerales ›Family: Collemataceae ›Genus: Leptogium
About
Leptogium cyanescens, commonly called the blue jellyskin, is a foliose, gelatinous lichen in the family Collemataceae. It is one of the most widespread members of its genus, recorded throughout temperate and subtropical regions on at least four continents.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Blue Jellyskin is Leptogium cyanescens.
- Blue Jellyskin belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Blue Jellyskin belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Blue Jellyskin belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Blue Jellyskin belongs to the order Peltigerales.
- Blue Jellyskin belongs to the family Collemataceae.
- Blue Jellyskin belongs to the genus Leptogium.