alpine silverwort vs

Anthelia julacea compared with Ochrolechia subviridis

Key Differences

  • alpine silverwort is Least Concern while is Vulnerable.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank alpine silverwort
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum Marchantiophyta (liverwort) Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
Class Jungermanniopsida (Jungermanniopsida) Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes)
Order Jungermanniales (Jungermanniales) Pertusariales (Pertusariales)
Family Antheliaceae Ochrolechiaceae
Genus Anthelia Ochrolechia
Species Anthelia julacea Ochrolechia subviridis

Conservation Status

alpine silverwort

LC — Least Concern

VU — Vulnerable

Physical Characteristics

Attribute alpine silverwort
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

alpine silverwort

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

alpine silverwort

The Alpine silverwort (Anthelia julacea) is a species in the genus Anthelia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region. Distributed across Norway and Sweden.

Ochrolechia subviridis is a crustose lichen forming thick, greenish-grey to whitish patches on siliceous rocks and tree bark in oceanic and montane habitats. It produces disc-shaped apothecia with a pale, pruinose surface and contains usnic acid compounds. Its Vulnerable status reflects sensitivity to habitat changes and atmospheric pollution in its restricted range.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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