Seirophora
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https://doi.org/ 10.11646/phytotaxa.396.1.1 |
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https://treatment.plazi.org/id/039D87D1-1A28-FF81-B2CB-1A04C998E3BA |
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Felipe |
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Seirophora |
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Two species recorded in the region.Thallus is yellow-orange with anthraquinones or grey, fruticose to foliose.Vegetative diaspores are present as tiny thallus outgrowths. Apothecia are known in all species, but often not developed. Apothecia and pycnidia are always with anthraquinones. Literature: Arup et al. (2013), Frödén & Lassen (2004), Frödén & Litterski (2005), Søchting & Frödén (2002).
Seirophora contortuplicata : 11 localities at altitudes 700–2900 m mostly in arid alpine habitats. Substrate: calcareous soil and weathered limestone, often in rock fissures.
Seirophora lacunosa : Recorded in single site of lowland desert at altitude 220 m (specimens Davydov 16921, 16922, 17449 & Yakovchenko). Substrate: red loam with gypsum in desert community with Anabasis salsa , Atriplex cana , and Suaeda physophora .
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