Peltula Lichen

Peltula placodizans

Westberg M, Timdal E, Asplund J, Bendiksby M, Haugan R, Jonsson F, Larsson P, Odelvik G, Wedin M, Millanes A (2015) New records of lichenized and lichenicolous fungi in Scandinavia. MycoKeys 11: 33-61.

Taxonomy

Division:: Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:: Peltulaceae
Genus:: Peltula
Species:: Peltula placodizans

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:: Lichenous
Light Requirements:: Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:: High
Bloom Months:: may

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:: rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained soil
Drainage:: excellent drainage required
Moisture:: dry to moderate
Notes:: typically found on exposed rock surfaces