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| Xanthoparmelia arida | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus: | Xanthoparmelia |
| Species: | X. arida |
| Binomial name | |
| Xanthoparmelia arida Egan & Derstine (1979) | |
Xanthoparmelia arida is a lichen which belongs to the Xanthoparmelia genus. It is an arid shield lichen, and is uncommon. It is listed as apparently secure by the Nature Conservatory.[1] It is noted for being similar to Xanthoparmelia joranadia.[2][3]
Description
[edit]This lichen grows to around 3–8 cm in diameter, with broad, dull, yellow-green, sub-irregular lobes that extend 1–3 mm wide.[3] The underside is pale brown with simple rhizines approximately 0.3-0.6 mm long.[3]
Habitat and range
[edit]It is found in the North American southwest, particularly in the state of Texas.[4][2]
Chemistry
[edit]Xanthoparmelia arida has been recorded as containing both lecanoric and usnic acids.[3]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- 1 2 NatureServe. "Xanthoparmelia arida". NatureServe Explorer. Arlington, Virginia. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- 1 2 Egan, Robert S.; Derstine, Kittie S. (1978). "A New Species in the Lichen Genus Xanthoparmelia from Texas". The Bryologist. 81 (4): 605. doi:10.2307/3242354. JSTOR 3242354.
- 1 2 3 4 Hale, Mason E. (1990). A synopsis of the lichen genus Xanthoparmelia (Vainio) Hale (Ascomycotina, Parmeliaceae) /. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.123253.
- ↑ Lane, David M. (1978). "Chemical Test for Red-Pigmented Sections of Sphagnum: Survey of 17 North American Species". The Bryologist. 81 (4): 602–605. doi:10.2307/3242353. JSTOR 3242353.
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