311 observations
Roccella gracilis
Roccella gracilis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Arthoniomycetes ›Order: Arthoniales ›Family: Roccellaceae ›Genus: Roccella
About
Roccella gracilis is a species of fruticose lichen in the family Roccellaceae. Flourishing in coastal environments, Roccella gracilia predominantly grows along the coasts of Baja California and the Galápagos Islands, preferring the trunks, branches, and twigs of trees, but it is also found on rocks and cliffs. Its distribution spans coastal habitats from California south to Peru, including the Galápagos Islands and parts of the Caribbean.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Roccella gracilis is Roccella gracilis.
- Roccella gracilis belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Roccella gracilis belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Roccella gracilis belongs to the class Arthoniomycetes.
- Roccella gracilis belongs to the order Arthoniales.
- Roccella gracilis belongs to the family Roccellaceae.
- Roccella gracilis belongs to the genus Roccella.