Orange Lichen

Xanthoria calcicola

Lichenized fungus in the family Teloschistaceae
Orange Lichen - Xanthoria calcicola Again tentative ID based on the pictures shown in the Visitors Center of Timanfaya National park. Seen in the volcanic rocks just outside from the center. Geotagged,Orange Lichen,Spain,Spring,Xanthoria calcicola

Appearance

Foliose, yellow to orange, resembling the common Xanthoria parietina but with the thallus surface densely covered with coralloid isidia; apothecia generally sparse or absent.
Xanthoria calcicola On the wall of our holiday bungalow. Thanks to Koen Verhoogt for the proper ID! Ascomycota,Common orange lichen,Fungi,Geotagged,Lecanoromycetes,Lichen,Netherlands,Orange Lichen,Schiermonnikoog,Teloschistaceae,Teloschistales,Xanthoria,Xanthoria calcicola,nl: Oranje dooiermos

Naming

The name 'Xanthoria aureola' has been and continues to be widely used for this species, though the name is now considered the 'correct' name for the coastal lichen previously known as X. ectaneoides. It will continue to be a source of confusion and would be better rejected.

Distribution

From North Scandinavia to Canary Islands.

Habitat

Found on calcareous, nutrient-rich substrates, concrete walls, posts and cement tiles, rare on wood and bark.

References:

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http://www.lichens.lastdragon.org/Xanthoria_calcicola.html
https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xanthoria_calcicola
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/263959180_THE_GENUS_XANTHORIA_TELOSCHISTACEAE_LICHENISED_ASCOMYCOTA_IN_THE_MALTESE_ISLANDS
Taxonomy
KingdomFungi
DivisionAscomycota
ClassLecanoromycetes
OrderTeloschistales
FamilyTeloschistaceae
GenusXanthoria
SpeciesXanthoria calcicola
Photographed in
Spain
Netherlands