Boreal Button Lichen vs Buffalo Sallow-wattle
Buellia disciformis compared with Acacia phlebophylla
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Boreal Button Lichen | Buffalo Sallow-wattle |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Ascomycota (Sac Fungi) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Caliciales (Caliciales) | Fabales (Legumes & Allies) |
| Family | Caliciaceae | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Buellia | Acacia |
| Species | Buellia disciformis | Acacia phlebophylla |
Conservation Status
Boreal Button Lichen
CR — Critically EndangeredBuffalo Sallow-wattle
CR — Critically EndangeredPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Boreal Button Lichen | Buffalo Sallow-wattle |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Boreal Button Lichen
Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Distributed across Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, and United States. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.
Buffalo Sallow-wattle
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Boreal Button Lichen
The Boreal Button Lichen (Buellia disciformis) is a species in the genus Buellia. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits temperate broadleaf and mixed forests and Mediterranean forests and woodlands within the Palearctic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Buffalo Sallow-wattle
The Buffalo Sallow-Wattle (Acacia phlebophylla) is a species in the genus Acacia. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
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