List of lichens of MadagascarLittle work has been done on the lichens of Madagascar, so while over 500 species of lichens have been documented, more are expected.[1] Madagascar can be divided into two major habitats that can be associated with lichen distribution. Wet tropical areas of siliceous bedrock make up approximately two-thirds of the country, and are where most of the lichens have been documented. Dry tropical areas of granitic and limestone bedrock make up the other one-third of the country with just over 20 species documented in these habitats.[1] The following table lists the species known from the dry tropical habitats. The majority are corticolous species that grow on the bark of trees or shrubs. A few are saxicolous; species that grow on rocks.
While many of the lichens found to date in Madagascar are relatively widespread, tropical species,[1] some are endemic. Isalonactis madagascariensis, for example, is known only from its type locality near Isalo National Park,[2] and new species continue to be found.[1] Gallery
References
Information related to List of lichens of Madagascar |