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Heterodermia appendiculata

Low corticolous lichen on exposed tree roots in forest remanant, Puhoi Auckland.<br>Photographer: Marley Ford, Date taken: 17/02/2022, Licence: <a target='_blank' href='https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0'>CC BY-NC</a>. <a class='member-message' href='/nzpcn/why-join-nzpcn/' target='_blank'>Members can view a larger version of this image.</a>

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Biostatus

Native

Current conservation status

2018 | Data Deficient | Qualifiers: SO

Structural class

Lichens - Foliose

Lichen substrate

Corticolous (bark, wood)

Substrate details

Corticolous

Detailed taxonomy

Genus

Heterodermia

Family

Physciaceae

Authority

Heterodermia appendiculata (Kurok.) Swinscow & Krog

Synonyms

Anaptychia appendiculata

Endemic taxon

Endemic genus

Endemic family

Other information

Etymology

heterodermia: From the Greek heteros (other, different) and derma (a skin or hide), in reference to the presence or absence of a lower cortex

appendiculata: Appendiculate, with small appendages or projections, hanging in small fragments

Referencing and citations

References and further reading

Galloway D.J. 1985: Flora of New Zealand: Lichens. Wellington: PD Hasselberg, Government Printer. 662 pp.

Galloway D.J. 2007: Flora of New Zealand: Lichens, including lichen-forming and lichenicolous fungi. 2nd edition. Lincoln, Manaaki Whenua Press. 2261 pp.

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