Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Pyrenulaceae

Genus:

Pyrenula

Species:

Pyrenula cruenta

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

High

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

bark of trees in humid forests

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found on tree bark in tropical regions