Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Physciaceae

Genus:

Dirinaria

Species:

Dirinaria purpurascens

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

grows on tree bark or rocks

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

often found in tropical and subtropical regions