Sticta

Sticta
Sticta carolinensis
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Ascomycota
Class: Lecanoromycetes
Order: Peltigerales
Family: Peltigeraceae
Genus: Sticta
(Schreb.) Ach. (1803)
Type species
Sticta sylvatica
(Huds.) Ach. (1803)
Synonyms[1]
  • Diclasmia Trevis. (1869)
  • Dysticta Clem. (1909)
  • Dystictina Clem. (1909)
  • Lichen sect. Sticta Schreb. (1791)

Sticta is a genus of lichens in the family Peltigeraceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in tropical areas, and includes about 114 species.[2] These lichens have a leafy appearance, and are colored brown or black. Sticta species with cyanobacteria as photobionts can fix nitrogen from the atmosphere, and due to their relative abundance and high turnover, they contribute appreciably to the rainforest ecosystem. They are commonly called spotted felt lichens.[3]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Species Fungorum synonymy was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
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  3. ^ Plant Profile for Sticta (spotted felt lichen), USDA