Rimmed Navel Lichen
Rhizoplaca melanophthalma
Leavitt S, Fernández-Mendoza F, Pérez-Ortega S, Divakar P, Lumbsch T, St. Clair L (2013) DNA barcode identification of lichen-forming fungal species in the Rhizoplaca melanophthalma species-complex (Lecanorales, Lecanoraceae), including five new species.
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Lecanoraceae
- Genus:
- Rhizoplaca
- Species:
- Rhizoplaca melanophthalma
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- commonly found on exposed rock surfaces