Ramalina confertula
Ramalina confertula, the mountain strap lichen, is a species of fruticose lichen in the family Ramalinaceae, known from only two volcanoes on Porto Santo Island (Portugal).[1]
| Ramalina confertula | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Ramalinaceae |
| Genus: | Ramalina |
| Species: | R. confertula |
| Binomial name | |
| Ramalina confertula Krog & Østh. | |
Habitat and Distribution
R. confertula grows on volcanic rock on two peaks, at altitudes of 375 to 515 m.[1] The total area occupied by the species is estimated to be under 100 m2.[1]
References
- Aptroot, A. & Thor, G. (2018). "Ramalina confertula". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2018: e.T70381370A70381417. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2018-2.RLTS.T70381370A70381417.en. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
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