Parmotrema tinctorum
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| Parmotrema tinctorum | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Lecanorales |
| Family: | Parmeliaceae |
| Genus: | Parmotrema |
| Species: | P. tinctorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Parmotrema tinctorum Hale 1974 | |
Parmotrema tinctorum, also known as the palm ruffle lichen, belongs to the Parmotrema genus. It is listed as secure by the Nature Conservatory.[1]
Habitat and range
This lichen has global distribution, with a majority of samples being located in North America and Europe.[4]
Chemistry
Compounds derived from Parmotrema tinctorum have been found to have anti-cancer properties.[5]
