Pilophorus (fungus)

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Pilophorus
Pilophorus acicularis 26853.jpg
Pilophorus acicularis
Scientific classification
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Pilophorus

Type species
Pilophorus robustus
Th. Fr.

Pilophorus is a genus of lichenized fungi known as matchstick lichens in the family Cladoniaceae.[1] The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in temperate regions, and contains 11 species.[2]

Species[]

  • Pilophorus acicularis – devil's matchstick lichen[3]
  • – powdered matchstick lichen[3]
  • – tapered matchstick lichen[3]
  • – Dovrefjell matchstick lichen[3]
  • – hooked matchstick lichen[3]
  • – charred matchstick lichen[3]
  • – robust matchstick lichen[3]
  • – headless matchstick lichen[3]

References[]

  1. ^ Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany. 13: 1–58.
  2. ^ Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford: CABI. p. 538. ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h "Standardized Common Names for Wild Species in Canada". National General Status Working Group. 2020.


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