Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Trypetheliaceae

Genus:

Astrothelium

Species:

Astrothelium diplocarpum

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Shade

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

nutrient-rich, well-drained forest soil

Drainage:

good drainage required

Moisture:

consistently moist

Notes:

typically found on tree bark in tropical forests