Kidney Lichen

Nephroma resupinatum

Taxonomy

Division:
Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:
Nephromataceae
Genus:
Nephroma
Species:
Nephroma resupinatum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:
Lichenous
Light Requirements:
Part Shade
Drought Tolerance:
High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:
moist, nutrient-rich forest soil
pH:
4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)
Drainage:
good drainage required
Moisture:
consistently moist
Notes:
commonly found on tree bark and mossy rocks