Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Pyrenulaceae

Genus:

Pyrenula

Species:

Pyrenula corticata

USDA Symbol:

PYCO12

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

bark of trees in humid forests

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

primarily grows as a lichen on tree bark