Ramalina pusilla Duby
Bot. Gall., 2: 614, 1830.
Synonyms:
Distribution: C - Tosc (Benesperi & al. 2013), Laz (Gigante & Petriccione 1995), Sar (Zedda 2002, 2002b, Munzi & Ravera 2013). S - Camp (Garofalo & al. 2010, Ravera & Brunialti 2013), Pugl (Durini & Medagli 2004, Brackel 2011), Si (Nimis & al. 1994).
Description: Thallus fruticose, greenish yellow to grey-green, often with several black dots, 1-3 cm across, formed by irregularly cylindrical, simple or sparingly branched, inflated, 2-6 mm thick, to 4(-5) cm tall, often irregularly fenestrate, hollow units arising from a basal holdfast. Medulla occupying only a thin, compact layer below the chondroid cortex. Apothecia frequent, lecanorine, terminal, at first immersed and concave, then often flat and to 1 cm across, with a greenish disc and a smooth, sometimes blackened thalline margin. Epithecium pale brownish-olive; hymenium and hypothecium colourless; paraphyses thick-walled, richly branched in upper part. Asci 8-spored, clavate to cylindrical-clavate, the apical dome K/I+ dark blue with a pale, conical-pointed apical cushion (axial mass) never penetrating through the entire d-layer, the wall K/I-, but the thin outer gel K/I+ blue, Bacidia-type. Ascospores 1-septate, hyaline, usually curved, 10-13 x 4-5 µm. Pycnidia black, immersed. Photobiont chlorococcoid. Spot tests: cortex K-, C-, KC+ pale yellow, P-; medulla K+ red, C-, KC-, P+ red, UV-. Chemistry: cortex with usnic acid; medulla with salazinic acid (major) and sekikaic acid (accessory), triterpenoids. Note: a Mediterranean-Macaronesian lichen found on twigs and small branches, especially of evergreen shrubs and trees in open stands, restricted to undisturbed, open coastal forests and maquis with frequent humid winds or fog; exclusively Tyrrhenian in Italy. The record of R. inflata by Ravera & Brunialti (2013) refers to this species. The authors are often specified as “Le Prév. ex Duby”, but Le Prévost just collected the lichen described by Duby. It is included in the Italian red list of epiphytic lichens as “Vulnerable” (Nascimbene & al. 2013c).
Growth form: Fruticose
Substrata: bark
Photobiont: green algae other than Trentepohlia
Reproductive strategy: mainly sexual
Most common in areas with a humid-warm climate (e.g. most of Tyrrenian Italy)
Commonnes-rarity: (info)
Alpine belt: absent
Subalpine belt: absent
Oromediterranean belt: absent
Montane belt: absent
Submediterranean belt: absent
Padanian area: absent
Humid submediterranean belt: absent
Humid mediterranean belt: very rare
Dry mediterranean belt: absent
Predictive model
Herbarium samples
A. Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Sicilia, TP, Isola di Marettimo
2008.04.03
P.L. Nimis; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Herbarium: TSB (9941)
2001/12/04
detail of apothecia
A. Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Sicilia, TP, Isola di Marettimo
2008.04.03
A. Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Sicilia, TP, Isola di Marettimo
2008.04.03
A. Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Sicilia, TP, Isola di Marettimo
2008.04.03
A. Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Sicilia, TP, Isola di Marettimo
2008.04.03
Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
[8644], Portugal, Madeira, an der Straße bei Portela, 32°44.812’ N, 16°49.623’ W, 575 m, an Acer. Leg et det. F. Schumm, 15.04.2001, conf. A. Aptroot 05.2006.
Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
[8644], Portugal, Madeira, an der Straße bei Portela, 32°44.812’ N, 16°49.623’ W, 575 m, an Acer. Leg et det. F. Schumm, 15.04.2001, conf. A. Aptroot 05.2006.
Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
[8644], Portugal, Madeira, an der Straße bei Portela, 32°44.812’ N, 16°49.623’ W, 575 m, an Acer. Leg et det. F. Schumm, 15.04.2001, conf. A. Aptroot 05.2006.
Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
[8644], Portugal, Madeira, an der Straße bei Portela, 32°44.812’ N, 16°49.623’ W, 575 m, an Acer. Leg et det. F. Schumm, 15.04.2001, conf. A. Aptroot 05.2006.
Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
[8644], Portugal, Madeira, an der Straße bei Portela, 32°44.812’ N, 16°49.623’ W, 575 m, an Acer. Leg et det. F. Schumm, 15.04.2001, conf. A. Aptroot 05.2006.
Felix Schumm – CC BY-SA 4.0
Image from: F. Schumm (2008) - Flechten Madeiras, der Kanaren und Azoren. Beck, OHG - ISBN: 978-3-00-023700-3
Courtesy Danièle et Olivier Gonnet - Source: https://www.afl-lichenologie.fr/Photos_AFL/Photos_AFL_R/Ramalina_pusilla.htm
France, 4/12/2014 - Bruzzi - Corse
Courtesy Danièle et Olivier Gonnet - Source: https://www.afl-lichenologie.fr/Photos_AFL/Photos_AFL_R/Ramalina_pusilla.htm
France, 4/12/2014 - Bruzzi - Corse
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Lesteven
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1410&lang=en
France, Pointe du Guern
on cones of conifers
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1410&lang=en
France, Pointe du Guern
on cones of conifers
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1410&lang=en
France, Pointe du Guern
on cones of conifers
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1410&lang=en
France, Pointe du Guern
on cones of conifers
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1410&lang=en
France, Pointe du Guern
on cones of conifers
Marta González Garcia - Centro de Estudios Micologicos Asturianos
Pimiango (Ribadedeva-Asturias), 11-XII-2021, en corteza de Quercus ilex, ERD-9162, leg. M. González, det. S. Pérez Ortega.
Marta González Garcia - Centro de Estudios Micologicos Asturianos
Pimiango (Ribadedeva-Asturias), 11-XII-2021, en corteza de Quercus ilex, ERD-9162, leg. M. González, det. S. Pérez Ortega.
Marta González Garcia - Centro de Estudios Micologicos Asturianos
Pimiango (Ribadedeva-Asturias), 11-XII-2021, en corteza de Quercus ilex, ERD-9162, leg. M. González, det. S. Pérez Ortega.
Marta González Garcia - Centro de Estudios Micologicos Asturianos
Pimiango (Ribadedeva-Asturias), 11-XII-2021, en corteza de Quercus ilex, ERD-9162, leg. M. González, det. S. Pérez Ortega.
Marta González Garcia - Centro de Estudios Micologicos Asturianos
Pimiango (Ribadedeva-Asturias), 11-XII-2021, en corteza de Quercus ilex, ERD-9162, leg. M. González, det. S. Pérez Ortega.
Felix Schumm - CC BY 4.0
[VZ2171], Insulae Canarienses. Tenerife: Taganana, loco Naranjos, 320
m. In ramulis Lauri canariensis. Leg. P. L. Nimis, 15.01.1985. EX A.
V ZDA: LICHENES SELECTI EXSICCATI NR. 2171.
Felix Schumm - CC BY 4.0
[VZ2171], Insulae Canarienses. Tenerife: Taganana, loco Naranjos, 320
m. In ramulis Lauri canariensis. Leg. P. L. Nimis, 15.01.1985. EX A.
V ZDA: LICHENES SELECTI EXSICCATI NR. 2171.
Felix Schumm - CC BY 4.0
[VZ2498], Italia. Sicilia. insulae Égadi: insula Marettimo, in monte
Falcone, 400 m. Ad ramos fruticum. Leg. F. Ceni & A. V zda. EX A.
V ZDA: LICHENES SELECTI EXSICCATI NR. 2498.
Felix Schumm - CC BY 4.0
[VZ2498], Italia. Sicilia. insulae Égadi: insula Marettimo, in monte
Falcone, 400 m. Ad ramos fruticum. Leg. F. Ceni & A. V zda. EX A.
V ZDA: LICHENES SELECTI EXSICCATI NR. 2498.
Growth form: Fruticose
Substrata: bark
Photobiont: green algae other than Trentepohlia
Reproductive strategy: mainly sexual
Most common in areas with a humid-warm climate (e.g. most of Tyrrenian Italy)
Commonnes-rarity: (info)
Alpine belt: absent
Subalpine belt: absent
Oromediterranean belt: absent
Montane belt: absent
Submediterranean belt: absent
Padanian area: absent
Humid submediterranean belt: absent
Humid mediterranean belt: very rare
Dry mediterranean belt: absent
Predictive model
| Herbarium samples |
Index Fungorum
GBIF
A. Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Sicilia, TP, Isola di Marettimo
2008.04.03
P.L. Nimis; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Herbarium: TSB (9941)
2001/12/04
detail of apothecia
A. Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Sicilia, TP, Isola di Marettimo
2008.04.03
A. Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Sicilia, TP, Isola di Marettimo
2008.04.03
A. Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Sicilia, TP, Isola di Marettimo
2008.04.03
A. Moro; Owner: Department of Life Sciences, University of Trieste
Sicilia, TP, Isola di Marettimo
2008.04.03
Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
[8644], Portugal, Madeira, an der Straße bei Portela, 32°44.812’ N, 16°49.623’ W, 575 m, an Acer. Leg et det. F. Schumm, 15.04.2001, conf. A. Aptroot 05.2006.
Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
[8644], Portugal, Madeira, an der Straße bei Portela, 32°44.812’ N, 16°49.623’ W, 575 m, an Acer. Leg et det. F. Schumm, 15.04.2001, conf. A. Aptroot 05.2006.
Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
[8644], Portugal, Madeira, an der Straße bei Portela, 32°44.812’ N, 16°49.623’ W, 575 m, an Acer. Leg et det. F. Schumm, 15.04.2001, conf. A. Aptroot 05.2006.
Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
[8644], Portugal, Madeira, an der Straße bei Portela, 32°44.812’ N, 16°49.623’ W, 575 m, an Acer. Leg et det. F. Schumm, 15.04.2001, conf. A. Aptroot 05.2006.
Felix Schumm - CC BY-SA 4.0
[8644], Portugal, Madeira, an der Straße bei Portela, 32°44.812’ N, 16°49.623’ W, 575 m, an Acer. Leg et det. F. Schumm, 15.04.2001, conf. A. Aptroot 05.2006.
Felix Schumm – CC BY-SA 4.0
Image from: F. Schumm (2008) - Flechten Madeiras, der Kanaren und Azoren. Beck, OHG - ISBN: 978-3-00-023700-3
Courtesy Danièle et Olivier Gonnet - Source: https://www.afl-lichenologie.fr/Photos_AFL/Photos_AFL_R/Ramalina_pusilla.htm
France, 4/12/2014 - Bruzzi - Corse
Courtesy Danièle et Olivier Gonnet - Source: https://www.afl-lichenologie.fr/Photos_AFL/Photos_AFL_R/Ramalina_pusilla.htm
France, 4/12/2014 - Bruzzi - Corse
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Lesteven
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, La Palue
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Hans Toetenel - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1042&lang=en
France, Groix
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1410&lang=en
France, Pointe du Guern
on cones of conifers
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1410&lang=en
France, Pointe du Guern
on cones of conifers
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1410&lang=en
France, Pointe du Guern
on cones of conifers
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1410&lang=en
France, Pointe du Guern
on cones of conifers
Bernard Bouffinier - Source: http://www.lichensmaritimes.org/index.php?task=fiche&lichen=1410&lang=en
France, Pointe du Guern
on cones of conifers
Marta González Garcia - Centro de Estudios Micologicos Asturianos
Pimiango (Ribadedeva-Asturias), 11-XII-2021, en corteza de Quercus ilex, ERD-9162, leg. M. González, det. S. Pérez Ortega.
Marta González Garcia - Centro de Estudios Micologicos Asturianos
Pimiango (Ribadedeva-Asturias), 11-XII-2021, en corteza de Quercus ilex, ERD-9162, leg. M. González, det. S. Pérez Ortega.
Marta González Garcia - Centro de Estudios Micologicos Asturianos
Pimiango (Ribadedeva-Asturias), 11-XII-2021, en corteza de Quercus ilex, ERD-9162, leg. M. González, det. S. Pérez Ortega.
Marta González Garcia - Centro de Estudios Micologicos Asturianos
Pimiango (Ribadedeva-Asturias), 11-XII-2021, en corteza de Quercus ilex, ERD-9162, leg. M. González, det. S. Pérez Ortega.
Marta González Garcia - Centro de Estudios Micologicos Asturianos
Pimiango (Ribadedeva-Asturias), 11-XII-2021, en corteza de Quercus ilex, ERD-9162, leg. M. González, det. S. Pérez Ortega.
Felix Schumm - CC BY 4.0
[VZ2171], Insulae Canarienses. Tenerife: Taganana, loco Naranjos, 320 m. In ramulis Lauri canariensis. Leg. P. L. Nimis, 15.01.1985. EX A. V ZDA: LICHENES SELECTI EXSICCATI NR. 2171.
Felix Schumm - CC BY 4.0
[VZ2171], Insulae Canarienses. Tenerife: Taganana, loco Naranjos, 320 m. In ramulis Lauri canariensis. Leg. P. L. Nimis, 15.01.1985. EX A. V ZDA: LICHENES SELECTI EXSICCATI NR. 2171.
Felix Schumm - CC BY 4.0
[VZ2498], Italia. Sicilia. insulae Égadi: insula Marettimo, in monte Falcone, 400 m. Ad ramos fruticum. Leg. F. Ceni & A. V zda. EX A. V ZDA: LICHENES SELECTI EXSICCATI NR. 2498.
