Maronea constans
Biostatus
Native
Current conservation status
2018 | At Risk – Naturally Uncommon | Qualifiers: DP, SO
Category
Lichen
Structural class
Lichens - Crustose
Lichen substrate
Corticolous (bark, wood)
Substrate details
Corticolous
Detailed taxonomy
Genus
Family
Endemic taxon
No
Endemic genus
No
Endemic family
No
Other information
Maronea is a cosmopolitan genus of 13 species included in the family Fuscideaceae. One species occurs in New Zealand and is found on the bark of introduced trees in urban and rural areas.
Referencing and citations
References and further reading
Galloway D.J. 2007: Flora of New Zealand: Lichens, including lichen-forming and lichenicolous fungi. 2nd edition. Lincoln, Manaaki Whenua Press. 2261 pp.