Synonyms: Lichen chinensis, Lobaria tinctoria, Parmelia chinense, Parmelia tinctoria, Parmelia tinctorum, Parmotrema chinense, Ramalina tinctoria.
Common names: palm ruffle lichen, Parmotrema Lichen.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Parmotrema is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. The genus was circumscribed by Italian lichenologist Abramo Bartolommeo Massalongo in 1860.
Cebuano: Parmotrema.
Parmotrema tinctorum is a foliose lichen species characterized by its gray to gray-brown thallus with lobes 2-5 mm wide, cilia present along the lobe margins, and apothecia that are marginal to submarginal. In East and Central Texas, it grows on trees, particularly oak and cedar, in shaded to partially shaded areas. It is commonly found in woodland edges, riparian zones, and urban landscapes, often thriving in areas with moderate to high humidity and minimal air pollution. The species is relatively common in the region, with a wide distribution across the eastern and central parts of the state.
Palm ruffle lichen (Parmotrema tinctorum) on a thin trunk of Yaupon holly in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 1, 2019
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Palm ruffle lichen (Parmotrema tinctorum) on yaupon in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 6, 2019Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Palm ruffle lichen (Parmotrema tinctorum) on a fallen oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 25, 2019123B Parkview Dr, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Palm ruffle lichen (Parmotrema tinctorum) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, January 26, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Palm ruffle lichen (Parmotrema tinctorum) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, January 26, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Palm ruffle lichen (Parmotrema tinctorum) on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, February 9, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Palm ruffle lichen (Parmotrema tinctorum) on a tree on Alligator Branch section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, February 17, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Huntsville, TX 77340, USA
Palm ruffle lichen (Parmotrema tinctorum) on a fallen tree on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, November 26, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Parmotrema tinctorum in East and Central Texas show that the species is widely distributed across the region. It was found growing on various tree species, including Yaupon holly, oak, and other unidentified trees. The lichen was observed on both living trees, such as thin trunks and branches, and dead trees, like fallen logs. Locations with sightings include Lick Creek Park in College Station, Lake Somerville Trailway, Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, and Caney Creek Trail. The observations span from January to November, indicating that the species is present throughout the year. Multiple sightings were recorded at different locations within Sam Houston National Forest, suggesting a strong presence of Parmotrema tinctorum in this area. The lichen's ability to grow on various substrates and its widespread distribution are notable characteristics.
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