Phaeophyscia rubropulchra

(Degel.) Moberg

Orange-cored Shadow Lichen

G5Secure Found in 2 roadless areas NatureServe Explorer →
G5SecureGlobal Rank
Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.122785
Element CodeNLTES11440
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryFungus
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomFungi
PhylumAscomycota
ClassLecanoromycetes
OrderLecanorales
FamilyPhysciaceae
GenusPhaeophyscia
Concept Reference
Esslinger, T.L. and R.S. Egan. 1995. A sixth checklist of the lichen-forming, lichenicolous, and allied fungi of the continental United States and Canada. The Bryologist 98(4): 467-549.
Taxonomic Comments
Clearly distinct and stable; However, J. Thomson, 1963, The lichen genus Physcia in N.A., Beihefte Zur Nova Hedwigia, Heft 7, only recognizes it as a form. See T.L. Esslinger, 1978, Studies in the lichen family Physciaceae II, The genus Phaeophyscia in N.A., Mycotaxon 7(2):283, for discussion of full species designation.
Conservation Status
Rank MethodExpertise without calculation
Review Date2015-10-02
Change Date2001-01-21
Edition Date2000-12-12
Edition AuthorsMcDonald, L.
Rank Reasons
"Phaeophyscia rubropluchra can be found on hardwood trees, moss-covered substrates, and on rocks in southern Canada and eastern United States" (Flenniken 1999).
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (2)
United StatesNNR
ProvinceRankNative
PennsylvaniaSNRYes
KentuckyS5Yes
IndianaSNRYes
MinnesotaSNRYes
GeorgiaSNRYes
CanadaN5
ProvinceRankNative
Prince Edward IslandS4Yes
LabradorSNRYes
New BrunswickS5Yes
QuebecS5Yes
OntarioS5Yes
Nova ScotiaS5Yes
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (2)
North Carolina (2)
AreaForestAcres
Overflow CreekNantahala National Forest3,379
Tusquitee BaldNantahala National Forest13,670
References (3)
  1. Esslinger, T. L. 2018. A cumulative checklist for the lichen-forming, lichenicolous and allied fungi of the continental United States and Canada, Version 22. Opuscula Philolichenum 17:6-268. [http://sweetgum.nybg.org/philolichenum/]
  2. Esslinger, T.L. and R.S. Egan. 1995. A sixth checklist of the lichen-forming, lichenicolous, and allied fungi of the continental United States and Canada. The Bryologist 98(4): 467-549.
  3. Flenniken, D.G. The Macrolichens in West Virginia. Carlisle Printing, Ohio.