Angelin vs
Andira inermis compared with Hypoxylon petriniae
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Angelin | |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Pflanzen) | Fungi (Pilze) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Sordariomycetes (Sordariomycetes) |
| Order | Fabales (Schmetterlingsblütenartige) | Xylariales (Holzkeulenartige) |
| Family | Fabaceae | Hypoxylaceae |
| Genus | Andira | Hypoxylon |
| Species | Andira inermis | Hypoxylon petriniae |
Conservation Status
Angelin
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Angelin | |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Angelin
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indomalayan realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (Chad, Guinea), Asia (India, Singapore), North America (Cuba), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).
Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.
Angelin
The Angelin (Andira inermis) is a species in the genus Andira. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, flooded grasslands and savannas, and deserts and xeric shrublands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Afrotropic and Palearctic and Indom.
Hypoxylon petriniae is a wood-inhabiting pyrenomycete fungus producing small, cushion-shaped stromata on dead hardwood bark. It inhabits temperate forests across Europe and related regions where suitable deadwood hosts are available. This saprotrophic fungus decomposes the cellulose and lignin of dead woody tissues.
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