Status of species |
A rare species. Included in the List of endangered lichens species
in Denmark. |
Distribution |
Rare all over the territory of Latvia. |
Habitat |
An epiphytic lichen growing on deciduous trees. |
Occurance |
Singly specimens occur on tree trunks. |
Reproduction |
By isidia. |
Changes in number and distribution |
Found for the first time in Latvia in Slļtere reserve in 1972, on islands
of E¾ezers and in Moricsala (A. Piterąns, 1972). It is negatively affected
by environmental pollution. |
Existing protection |
Decision Nr 107, 1987 by the Council of Ministers of the Latvian SSR.
Lichen localities are known in Slļtere reserve and the botanic sanctuary
on E¾ezers islands. Red Data Book of Latvia, 1985. |
Suggestions for study |
Lichen biology and dynamics of population development should be studied.
Its distribution should be defined. |