Usnea sphacelata

Usnea sphacelata
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Parmeliaceae
Genus: Usnea
Species:
U. sphacelata
Binomial name
Usnea sphacelata
R.Br. (1823)
Synonyms
  • Usnea melaxantha var. sphacelata (R.Br.) Hook.f. & Taylor (1847)
  • Usnea sulphurea var. sphacelata (R.Br.) Vain. (1903)
  • Neuropogon sphacelatus (R.Br.) D.J.Galloway (1992)

Usnea sphacelata is a species of saxicolous (rock-dwelling), fruticose lichen in the large family Parmeliaceae. It is found in both polar regions of Earth, as well as in southern and northern South America and in New Zealand.

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