Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Nephromataceae

Genus:

Nephroma

Species:

Nephroma resupinatum

USDA Symbol:

NERE60

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

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