Xanthoparmelia callifolioides explained

Xanthoparmelia callifolioides is a foliose lichen that belongs to the genus Xanthoparmelia.^[1]

Description

Xanthoparmelia callifolioides grows to around 5–10 cm in diameter with broad light green lobes that are 1.5-3mm wide. Found to grow on small stones, pebbles, and nearby soil. Backside contains moderate collections of patchy simple rhizines that are approximately 1–2 mm long. A close relative is the lichen Xanthoparmelia taractica^[2]

Habitat and range

Xanthoparmelia callifolioides is found mostly in the southern hemisphere, including Argentina, Australia, Bolivia, and Chile.^{[3] [4]}

Chemistry

Xanthoparmelia callifolioides is known to contain usnic acid.

See also

• List of Xanthoparmelia species

Notes and References

1. Web site: CNALH - Xanthoparmelia callifolioides . 2022-10-06 . lichenportal.org.
2. Book: Hale, Mason E. . A synopsis of the lichen genus Xanthoparmelia (Vainio) Hale (Ascomycotina, Parmeliaceae) / . 1990 . Smithsonian Institution Press . Washington, D.C. . 10.5962/bhl.title.123253 .
3. Feuerer, T., & Sipman, H. J. (2005). Additions to the lichenized and lichenicolous fungi of Bolivia. Herzogia, 18, 139-144. https://blam-bl.de/images/Herzogia_18/H18-Feuerer-txt.pdf
4. Book: Nash, Thomas H. III . A revision of the lichen genus Xanthoparmelia in South America . 1995 . J. Cramer . Corinna Gries, J. A. Elix . 3-443-58035-1 . Berlin . 32137808.