584 observationsEndangered
White-rimmed shingle lichen
Fuscopannaria leucosticta
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Lecanoromycetes ›Order: Peltigerales ›Family: Pannariaceae ›Genus: Fuscopannaria
About
Fuscopannaria leucosticta, commonly known as the rimmed shingle lichen, is a species of lichen in the family Pannariaceae. It has a squamulose (scaley) thallus that lacks soredia and isidia (vegetative propagules), but has abundant apothecia (spore-bearing structures) with distinct white rims. Although its main centres of distribution are eastern North America and southeast Asia, where it grows in damp forests, it has been reported from various other high-altitude, humid locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of White-rimmed shingle lichen is Fuscopannaria leucosticta.
- White-rimmed shingle lichen belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- White-rimmed shingle lichen belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- White-rimmed shingle lichen belongs to the class Lecanoromycetes.
- White-rimmed shingle lichen belongs to the order Peltigerales.
- White-rimmed shingle lichen belongs to the family Pannariaceae.
- White-rimmed shingle lichen belongs to the genus Fuscopannaria.