Cladonia

Cladonia sp.

The genus includes about 350 species of Cladonia lichens worldwide. In Central Europe, over 70 species are native. Members of this genus are very variable in their growth form. Most species are composed of a flat flake or flakes turf and erect stems ( Podetien ). The Podetien are varied; they can be tapered or trumpet- shaped, simple or branched. These stems are brown or red fruiting bodies ( apothecia ) are formed.

Types (selection)

  • Finger Becherflechte (C. digitata )
  • Trompetenflechte (C. fimbriata )
  • Leafy Cladonie (C. foliacea )
  • Fork Säulenflechte or Multifarious Becherflechte (C. furcata )
  • Säulenflechte red and rather habanero (C. macilenta )
  • Ebenästige reindeer moss (C. portentosa )
  • True Becherflechte (C. pyxidata )
  • Reindeer moss (C. rangiferina )
  • Alpine reindeer moss (C. stellaris )
  • Awl - Geweihflechte (C. subulata )
  • Hedgehog Cladonie (C. Uncialis )
  • Scarlet or red and rather habanero Becherflechte ( Cladonia coccifera )
Pezizomycotina Lecanoromycetes Lecanoromycetidae Lecanorales John Hill (botanist) Patrick Browne
191574
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