Gennar's Rinodina Lichen

Rinodina gennarii

Millanes A, Diederich P, Westberg M, Knutsson T, Wedin M (2014) Tremella rhizocarpicola sp. nov. and other interesting lichenicolous Tremellales and Filobasidiales in the Nordic countries. MycoKeys 8: 31-41.

Taxonomy

Division:: Ascomycota | - Sac fungi
Family:: Physciaceae
Genus:: Rinodina
Species:: Rinodina gennarii

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:: Lichenous
Light Requirements:: Full Sun
Drought Tolerance:: Medium

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:: rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor substrate
pH:: 6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)
Drainage:: excellent drainage required
Moisture:: dry to moderate
Notes:: commonly found on calcareous rocks