Sunburst Lichen

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Family

Hygrophoraceae

Genus

Lichenomphalia

Species

Lichenomphalia alpina (Sunburst Lichen)

Names in Other Languages

German Pfifferlings-Nabeling

Similar Species in Lichenomphalia

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Arctic Mushroom Scales Lichen

Lichenomphalia hudsoniana

Critically Endangered

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Lichenomphalia velutina

Near Threatened

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Heath Navel

Lichenomphalia umbellifera

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Sunburst Lichen?

The scientific name of Sunburst Lichen is Lichenomphalia alpina. It belongs to the genus Lichenomphalia.

What is the conservation status of Sunburst Lichen?

Sunburst Lichen (Lichenomphalia alpina) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Sunburst Lichen live?

Sunburst Lichen is found in Distributed across Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Sunburst Lichen belong to?

Sunburst Lichen (Lichenomphalia alpina) belongs to the genus Lichenomphalia, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

Is Sunburst Lichen endangered?

No, Sunburst Lichen (Lichenomphalia alpina) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Sunburst Lichen belong to?

Sunburst Lichen (Lichenomphalia alpina) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Sunburst Lichen?

The closest relatives of Sunburst Lichen in the genus Lichenomphalia include Arctic Mushroom Scales Lichen, , Heath Navel.