Ciri dan struktur
The of Cladonia floerkeana is persistent, made up of small, lobed (scales) that measure 1–3 mm in length and 1–2 mm in width. These squamules are esorediate, meaning they lack powdery reproductive structures known as soredia. The basal squamules are small, persistent, and often inconspicuous, with an orange tinge toward the base of the lower surface. The secondary structures, or podetia, are frequent and grow up to 2 cm tall but are often shorter. They are pale to dark grey, with a brownish tinge in exposed sites. The podetia may remain unbranched or branch sparingly near the apices. Their surface is highly variable: they may be entirely corticate, partially decorticate (especially toward the apices), granular-sorediate in patches, or densely squamulose throughout. They have been described as resembling "scraggly white fingers with lumpy surfaces". The surface of the podetia is usually (covered in a thin fungal layer), with occasional or small scales. Microscopically, the podetial wall has several distinct layers: an upper of densely packed hyphae, an containing round or shriveled algal cells loosely associated with hyphae, and a medullary layer made up of loosely interwoven hyphal threads forming a fibrous network. The development of soredia, non-corticated clumps of algae and hyphae, begins in the medulla and algal layers and proceeds through cracks in the cortex, providing a common method of vegetative propagation. Cladonia floerkeana produces conidiomata (small asexual reproductive structures) typically on the primary squamules and occasionally at the tips of podetia. These structures are black, often with red areas around the opening (ostiole), and contain a characteristic red slime.
Habitat dan peran ekologis
Cladonia floerkeana has a broad but patchy distribution, with records from multiple continents. In Honduras, it is rare and has been observed growing on wooden fences, suggesting it may be frequently overlooked in this region. The species is also found in Chile, where it is considered very rare, and in eastern North America, ranging from Florida (very rare) to Newfoundland. In Europe and Australasia, its presence has been confirmed, though the full extent of its distribution is poorly understood, partly due to confusion with the similar species Cladonia macilenta. Additional records indicate its presence in Melanesia, including Papua New Guinea, as well as in regions of North and South America, Europe, Africa, Asia (e.g., Japan and Taiwan), and Oceania, including New Caledonia, Australia, and New Zealand. The species grows in nutrient-poor acidic soils and is commonly found in habitats such as heathlands, boreal forests, and areas recovering from disturbance, including post-fire landscapes. It grows on a variety of , including soil, humus, rocks, and sand, and is occasionally found on decaying wood. It has been observed in geothermal vent areas in Japan, where it tolerates extreme conditions, including high surface temperatures (above 40°C), root-zone temperatures exceeding 70°C, and soil pH levels between 5 and 5.5.
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Reproduksi
The of Cladonia floerkeana is persistent, made up of small, lobed (scales) that measure 1–3 mm in length and 1–2 mm in width. These squamules are esorediate, meaning they lack powdery reproductive structures known as soredia. The basal squamules are small, persistent, and often inconspicuous, with an orange tinge toward the base of the lower surface. The secondary structures, or podetia, are frequent and grow up to 2 cm tall but are often shorter. They are pale to dark grey, with a brownish tinge in exposed sites. The podetia may remain unbranched or branch sparingly near the apices. Their surface is highly variable: they may be entirely corticate, partially decorticate (especially toward the apices), granular-sorediate in patches, or densely squamulose throughout.
Catatan identitas dan cakupan
- Nama diterima mengikuti Catalogue of Life Base2026-09-11; uraian mempertahankan konsep dan nama sumber aslinya.
- Original geographic, specimen and life-cycle scope retained; source import awaits individual editorial review.
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Dokumentasi Cladonia floerkeana menurut asosiasi foto pada record takson iNaturalist. Kredit: Nicola van Berkel. Identitas mengikuti sumber; bukan penentuan spesimen independen.
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Foto yang diasosiasikan dengan Cladonia floerkeana pada iNaturalist. Identifikasi mengikuti sumber; bukan penentuan spesimen independen.
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Sumber profil
- [1] Cladonia floerkeana — Wikipedia (en)
- [2] Catalogue of Life Base2026-09-11 — Cladonia floerkeana
- [3] Dokumentasi visual — Cladonia floerkeana
- [4] Dokumentasi visual — Cladonia floerkeana
Rujukan halaman ini
Fungi. Cladonia floerkeana. Rilis data fungi-2026-10-12-expansion-2. https://fungi-atlas.mgadib.chatgpt.site/jamur/cladonia-floerkeana/.
Status: impor sumber; pemeriksaan editorial per profil belum selesai. Untuk klaim biologis, gunakan rujukan pada bagian terkait dan periksa konteks sumber aslinya.
