Synonyms: Courtoisia subfusca, Lecanora arnoldiana, Lecanora hungarica, Lecanora mesophana, Lecanora subfusca, Lepropinacia subfusca, Lichen subfuscus, Parmelia subfusca, Patellaria subfusca, Psora subfusca, Scutellaria subfusca, Verrucaria subfusca.
Common name: Brown-eyed Rim Lichen.
Lecanora allophana is a crustose lichen species characterized by its pale yellow to cream-colored thallus and immersed apothecia. In East and Central Texas, it typically grows on bark, especially of deciduous trees such as oak and elm, and occasionally on rock. The species is relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and moderate to high levels of moisture.
Brown-eyed rim-lichen (Lecanora allophana) on Mexican buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, February 27, 2019
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Brown-eyed rim-lichen (Lecanora allophana) lichen with brown apothecia on Mexican buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, February 27, 201910000 FM 50, Brenham, TX 77833, USA
Apothecia of brown-eyed rim-lichen (Lecanora allophana) on Mexican buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, February 27, 201910000 FM 50, Brenham, TX 77833, USA
Close up of brown-eyed rim-lichen (Lecanora allophana) on Mexican buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, February 27, 201910000 FM 50, Brenham, TX 77833, USA
Crowded apothecia of brown-eyed rim-lichen (Lecanora allophana) on Mexican buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, February 27, 201910000 FM 50, Brenham, TX 77833, USA
Brown-eyed rim-lichen (Lecanora allophana) lichen on Mexican buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa) in Antique Rose Emporium. Independence, Texas, March 15, 202110000 FM 50, Brenham, TX 77833, USAObservations of Lecanora allophana in East and Central Texas reveal the species' affinity for growing on Mexican buckeye (Ungnadia speciosa). Notably, multiple sightings were recorded at the Antique Rose Emporium in Independence, Texas. The lichen was found to have brown apothecia, with some instances showing crowded apothecia. Observations from February 27, 2019, and March 15, 2021, demonstrate the species' presence on Mexican buckeye over time. Close-up examinations revealed detailed characteristics of the lichen's apothecia. The consistency of sightings at the same location suggests that Lecanora allophana has a established presence in this region, potentially indicating a preferred substrate or microclimate. Overall, these observations provide insight into the species' distribution and growth patterns in East and Central Texas.
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