Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Haematommataceae

Genus:

Loxospora

Species:

Loxospora elatina

USDA Symbol:

LOEL3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich forest soil

Drainage:

good drainage preferred

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on decaying wood and tree bark