Sticta fasciculata #

Taxon #

Sticta fasciculata

Organization #

Moon Lichens, Peltigerales, Sticta gretae Clade (Di Meglio & Goward 2023)

Identification #

Sticta fasciculata is similar morphologically to S. globulifuliginosa, S. gretae, S. limbata, S. rhizinata, S. sylvatica. and S. torii. The isidia of S. fasciculata are coarse. The lower surface of S. fasciculata has a very long, conspicuous tomentum. The lobes are relatively elongated, matte, and roughened (Di Meglio & Goward 2023).

Substrate #

corticolous, muscicolous, and saxicolous (Spribille et al. 2023)

Chemical Tests #

cortex: K-, C-, KC-, Pd-; medulla: K-, C-, KC-, Pd- (Di Meglio & Goward 2023)