Peltigera leucophlebia
Species of lichenised fungus in the family Peltigeraceae
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Peltigera leucophlebia is a lichenized fungus in the family Peltigeraceae. It is commonly called ruffled freckled pelt. This and other species in the genus contain a green algae in the genus Coccomyxa and also cyanobacteria in the genus Nostoc as symbionts.[2]
| Peltigera leucophlebia | |
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| Peltigera leucophlebia in Germany | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lecanoromycetes |
| Order: | Peltigerales |
| Family: | Peltigeraceae |
| Genus: | Peltigera |
| Species: | P. leucophlebia |
| Binomial name | |
| Peltigera leucophlebia | |
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Description
The thallus of this lichen is gray or brown, but when it is wet, the bright green algae are clearly visible. The lower surface of the thallus is white.
Distribution
Ecology
Peltigera leucophlebia is a known host for the microfungus Pyrenidium actinellum.[5]
Uses
Chemistry
Peltigera leucophlebia is known to contain tenuiorin, methylgyrophorate and gyrophoric acid. The thallus turns an ochre colour when performing during a K spot test.[7]
Gallery
Peltigera leucophlebia Zillertaler Alpen, Italy
Peltigera leucophlebia Zillertaler Alpen, Italy
Peltigera leucophlebia near North Fork Mountain, West Virginia, USA. Open maple - red oak - black birch forest.
