Xanthoparmelia lecanorica


Xanthoparmelia lecanorica is a foliose lichen that belongs to the genus Xanthoparmelia. It is noted for being similar in appearance, and has often been misidentified as, Xanthoparmelia arida.

Description

Xanthoparmelia lecanorica grows to around 3–5 cm in diameter with broad yellow-green sub irregular lobes that extend 1–2 mm wide. The underside is dark brown to black, with simple rhizines approximately 0.2-0.5 mm long.

Habitat and range

Xanthoparmelia lecanorica is found in South Africa. At times, specimens of Xanthoparmelia arida have been misidentified in North America as Xanthoparmelia lecanorica.

Chemistry

Xanthoparmelia lecanorica has been recorded as containing both lecanoric and usnic acids.