Bumpy Rim-Lichen vs Kalmus

Lecanora hybocarpa compared with Acorus calamus

Key Differences

  • Bumpy Rim-Lichen is Not Evaluated while Kalmus is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Bumpy Rim-Lichen Kalmus
Kingdom Fungi (Pilze) Plantae (Pflanzen)
Phylum Ascomycota (Schlauchpilze) Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)
Class Lecanoromycetes (Lecanoromycetes) Liliopsida (Monocots)
Order Lecanorales (Lecanorales) Acorales (Acorales)
Family Lecanoraceae Acoraceae
Genus Lecanora Acorus
Species Lecanora hybocarpa Acorus calamus

Conservation Status

Bumpy Rim-Lichen

NE — Not Evaluated

Kalmus

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Bumpy Rim-Lichen Kalmus
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Bumpy Rim-Lichen

Habitat

Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Norway, Portugal, and United States.

Kalmus

Habitat

Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Range

Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (5 countries), Europe (30 countries), and North America (Canada, United States).

Bumpy Rim-Lichen

The Bumpy Rim-Lichen (Lecanora hybocarpa) is a species in the genus Lecanora. Native to Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Kalmus

The Calamus (Acorus calamus) is a species in the genus Acorus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests and tropical and subtropical coniferous forests within the Indomalayan biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

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