Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Trichotheliaceae

Genus:

Trichothelium

Species:

Trichothelium aeneum

USDA Symbol:

TRAE7

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

moist, nutrient-rich forest floor

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

Typically found in tropical rainforest habitats