Phaeophyscia rubropulchra
(Degel.) Moberg
Orange-cored Shadow Lichen
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 ReferenceEsslinger, 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 CommentsClearly 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).
Other Nations (2)
United StatesNNR
| Province | Rank | Native |
|---|
| Pennsylvania | SNR | Yes |
| Kentucky | S5 | Yes |
| Indiana | SNR | Yes |
| Minnesota | SNR | Yes |
| Georgia | SNR | Yes |
CanadaN5
| Province | Rank | Native |
|---|
| Prince Edward Island | S4 | Yes |
| Labrador | SNR | Yes |
| New Brunswick | S5 | Yes |
| Quebec | S5 | Yes |
| Ontario | S5 | Yes |
| Nova Scotia | S5 | Yes |
References (3)
- 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/]
- 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.
- Flenniken, D.G. The Macrolichens in West Virginia. Carlisle Printing, Ohio.