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Heterodermia tremulans

Saxicolous specimen growing in full sun with Dufourea ligulata.<br>Photographer: Marley Ford, 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>

Exposed saxicolous specimen.<br>Photographer: Marley Ford, 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>

Apothecia.<br>Photographer: Marley Ford, 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>

Underside of collected specimen.<br>Photographer: Marley Ford, 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>

Growing with a range of parmeliod lichen on rock.<br>Photographer: Marley Ford, 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>

Spores.<br>Photographer: Dan Blanchon, Licence: All rights reserved. <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 | At Risk – Naturally Uncommon | Qualifiers: DP, SO

Structural class

Lichens - Foliose

Lichen substrate

Saxicolous (rock)

Substrate details

Saxicolous (coastal rock)

Detailed taxonomy

Genus

Heterodermia

Family

Physciaceae

Authority

Heterodermia tremulans (Müll.Arg.) W.L.Culb.

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

tremulans: trembling, shaking

Referencing and citations

References and further reading

Elix J.A. 2011: Heterodermia. Australian Physciaceae (Lichenised Ascomycota). Australian Biological Resources Study, Canberra. Version 18 October 2011. http://www.anbg.gov.au/abrs/lichenlist/PHYSCIACEAE.html

Taylor M., Bieleski R.L. and Allan H.H. 2002: Meanings and origins of botanical names of New Zealand plants. Auckland Botanical Society Bulletin 26.

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