Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Pyrenulaceae

Genus:

Pyrenula

Species:

Pyrenula cruentata

USDA Symbol:

PYCR4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

grows on bark, nutrient-poor substrate

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found on tree bark in tropical forests