Peltula Lichen
Peltula placodizans
- Native to:
- United States
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. https://doi.org/10.3897/mycokeys.11.6670 (doi.org)
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
- Family:
- Peltulaceae
- Genus:
- Peltula
- Species:
- Peltula placodizans
- USDA Symbol:
- PEPL7
Growth Characteristics
- Growth Habit:
- Lichenous
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
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