Xanthoparmelia arida is a lichen which belongs to the Xanthoparmelia genus. The lichen is an arid shield lichen and is uncommon. It is listed as apparently secure by the Nature Conservatory.[1] It is noted for being similar to Xanthoparmelia joranadia.[2][3]
Description
Grows to around 3–8 cm in diameter with board dull yellow-green sub irregular lobes that extend 1–3 mm wide.[3] The underside is pale brown with simple rhizines approximately 0.3-0.6 mm long.[3]
Habitat and range
Found in the North American southwest particularly in the US state of Texas.[4][2]
Chemistry
Xanthoparmelia arida has been recorded containing both Lecanoric and usnic acids.[3]
See also
References
- ^ a b "NatureServe Explorer – Xanthoparmelia arida". NatureServe Explorer Xanthoparmelia arida. NatureServe. 2022-08-23. Retrieved 23 Aug 2022.
- ^ a b Egan, Robert S.; Derstine, Kittie S. (1978). "A New Species in the Lichen Genus Xanthoparmelia from Texas". The Bryologist. 81 (4): 605. doi:10.2307/3242354. JSTOR 3242354.
- ^ a b c d Hale, Mason E. (1990). A synopsis of the lichen genus Xanthoparmelia (Vainio) Hale (Ascomycotina, Parmeliaceae) /. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution Press. doi:10.5962/bhl.title.123253.
- ^ Lane, David M. (1978). "Chemical Test for Red-Pigmented Sections of Sphagnum: Survey of 17 North American Species". The Bryologist. 81 (4): 602–605. doi:10.2307/3242353. JSTOR 3242353.
