Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Acarosporaceae

Genus:

Acarospora

Species:

Acarospora sinopica

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

acidic, metal-rich, rocky soil

pH:

3.5 - 5.5 (strongly acidic)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found on metal-rich substrates like iron ore