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Petalled Rocktripe Lichen

Umbilicaria polyphylla

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Umbilicariales ›Family: Umbilicariaceae ›Genus: Umbilicaria

About

Umbilicaria polyphylla, commonly known as petaled rock tripe, is a widely distributed species of saxicolous lichen in the family Umbilicariaceae. It was first described by Carl Linnaeus in his 1753 work Species Plantarum as Lichen polyphyllus. German botanist Johann Christian Gottlob Baumgarten transferred it to the genus Umbilicaria in 1790. The lichen has a dark brown to black thallus that measures 2–6 cm (0.8–2.4 in) in diameter. The upper surface is smooth, while the lower surface is sooty...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Petalled Rocktripe Lichen?
The scientific name of Petalled Rocktripe Lichen is Umbilicaria polyphylla.
What is the conservation status of Petalled Rocktripe Lichen?
The Petalled Rocktripe Lichen has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belong to?
Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belong to?
Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belong to?
Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
What order does Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belong to?
Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belongs to the order Umbilicariales.
What family does Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belong to?
Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belongs to the family Umbilicariaceae.
What genus does Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belong to?
Petalled Rocktripe Lichen belongs to the genus Umbilicaria.