Chrysothrix candelaris

Chrysothrix candelaris
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Arthoniomycetes
Order: Arthoniales
Family: Chrysotrichaceae
Genus: Chrysothrix
Species:
C. candelaris
Binomial name
Chrysothrix candelaris
(L.) J.R.Laundon (1981)
Synonyms
  • Byssus candelaris L. (1753)
  • Lichen flavus Schreb. (1771)
  • Lepraria flava (Schreb.) Ach. (1798)
  • Lepraria candelaria(L.) Fr. (1824)
  • Crocynia flava (Schreb.) Hue (1924)

Chrysothrix candelaris, commonly known as the mustard powder lichen[1] or gold dust lichen,[2] is a species of leprose (powdery) lichen in the family Chrysothricaceae. It typically grows on tree bark, although it has also been recorded growing on rock. It does not show ascocarps or other reproductive structures, belonging to the group commonly known as the 'Fungi or lichens imperfecti' in the UK.[3][4]

  1. ^ Dobson, Frank S. Common British Lichens. Pub. Norwich:Jarrold Colour Publication. p. 14.
  2. ^ Cite error: The named reference Brodo et al. 2001 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  3. ^ Lichenes Imperfectae
  4. ^ Alvin, Kenneth L. (1977), The Observer's Book of Lichens. London : Frederick Warne. ISBN 0-7232-1566-9. p. 182.