4,090 observationsLeast Concern
Thorn Lichen
Cladonia uncialis
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Lecanorales ›Family: Cladoniaceae ›Genus: Cladonia
About
Cladonia uncialis is a species of fruticose, cup lichen in the family Cladoniaceae. It was first described as a new species by Swedish taxonomist Carl Linnaeus in 1753. It was transferred to the genus Cladonia by Friedrich Heinrich Wiggers in 1780. In North America, the lichen is colloquially known as the thorn Cladonia or the thorn cup lichen.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Thorn Lichen is Cladonia uncialis.
- Thorn Lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Thorn Lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Thorn Lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- Thorn Lichen belongs to the order Lecanorales.
- Thorn Lichen belongs to the family Cladoniaceae.
- Thorn Lichen belongs to the genus Cladonia.