Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Thelotremataceae

Genus:

Thelotrema

Species:

Thelotrema leprocarpum

USDA Symbol:

THLE4

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-poor, well-drained forest soil

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found on tree bark in humid forests