Taxonomy

Division:

Ascomycota | - Sac fungi

Family:

Verrucariaceae

Genus:

Staurothele

Species:

Staurothele areolata

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Lichenous

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

rocky, nutrient-poor, well-drained substrate

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

typically found on exposed rock surfaces