Hale's Phyllopsora Lichen

Phyllopsora halei

Kistenich S, Bendiksby M, Vairappan CS, Weerakoon G, Wijesundara S, Wolseley PA, Timdal E (2019) A regional study of the genus Phyllopsora (Ramalinaceae) in Asia and Melanesia. MycoKeys 53: 23-72.

Taxonomy

Division:: Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:: Bacidiaceae
Genus:: Phyllopsora
Species:: Phyllopsora halei

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:: Lichenous
Light Requirements:: Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:: High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:: nutrient-poor, well-drained rocky substrate
Drainage:: excellent drainage required
Moisture:: dry to moderate
Notes:: typically found on exposed rock surfaces