Hypotrachyna afrorevoluta Parmeliaceae
Hypotrachyna afrorevoluta

Growth type foliose
Chemical results: Medulla K-, C+ red, KC+ red, P-, UV- or + dull orange
Cortex K+ yellow.

Probably widespread on trunks and larger branches of deciduous trees. Requires cleaner air than H. revoluta sens str.

Light greyish lobes, the edges turning under and becoming brown-tinged, the lower surface blackish. Coarse greyish-green or dark grey soredia originates in marginal and laminal pustules. Apothecia are infrequent.

Similar: H. revoluta sens str. Finer, powdery soredia.


Hypotrachyna afrorevoluta


Hypotrachyna afrorevoluta


Hypotrachyna afrorevoluta
Hypotrachyna afrorevoluta
Studland churchyard, Dorset and New Forest, Hants. October and December 2012

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