Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Coniocybaceae

Genus:

Chaenotheca

Species:

Chaenotheca xyloxena

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, decaying wood substrate

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found on decaying wood in forested areas