Rimularia sphacelata (Th. Fr.) Hertel & Rambold
Data Set Maintenance: Data set standard item. Data set author(s): Rambold G. (94-08-19). Data set to be published after submission; 94-08-19.
Nomenclature: Current taxonomic status: accepted. Taxonomic rank: species. Rimularia. Rimulariaceae Hafellner (1984).
Ecology: Biotroph; lichenized; terricolous or bryophytic.
Thallus Outline: Soon disappearing. Upper Surface: Grey or red; not isidate.
Medulla: Iodine reaction in Lugol's solution negative.
Ascocarps: Orbicular or irregular. Disk: Without an umbo. Epithecium: Apical cells brown or olive. Hypothecium: White or brownish yellow.
Ascospores: 10-15 µm long, 5-6 µm wide; wall hyaline, in Lugol's Solution negative.
Secondary Metabolites: Gyrophoric acid and norstictic acid.
(report generated 04.Okt.2007)
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