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Cladonia novochlorophaea

Least Concern
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Cladonia novochlorophaea is a cup lichen forming small, greenish-grey podetia that may develop red-tipped apothecia. It grows on acidic substrates including soil, peat, and rotting wood in heathlands, bogs, and woodland clearings across temperate and boreal zones. This species contains secondary metabolites including fumarprotocetraric acid and is used as a bioindicator of habitat quality.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Cladonia novochlorophaea. It belongs to the genus Cladonia.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Cladonia novochlorophaea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Cladonia novochlorophaea) belongs to the genus Cladonia, which is part of the taxonomic family Cladoniaceae.
Is endangered?
No, (Cladonia novochlorophaea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Cladonia novochlorophaea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (mantar).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Cladonia include Black-Footed Reindeer Lichen, Branched Pixie-Cup Lichen, Branching Pixie Pebblehorn Lichen, British Soldier Lichen, .

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