Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Thelotremataceae

Genus:

Thelotrema

Species:

Thelotrema lepadinum

USDA Symbol:

THLE3

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Part Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich, organic matter

pH:

4.5 - 6.5 (acidic to slightly acidic)

Drainage:

well-drained

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

commonly found on bark of trees in humid forests