Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Arthoniaceae

Genus:

Cryptothecia

Species:

Cryptothecia rubrocincta

USDA Symbol:

CRRU11

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained, acidic soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found on tree bark in tropical regions