Ramalina confertula

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Ramalina confertula
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Lecanorales
Family: Ramalinaceae
Genus: Ramalina
Species:
R. confertula
Binomial name
Ramalina confertula
Krog & Østh.

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]

Habitat and Distribution[edit]

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[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d 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.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)