Parmotrema Tinctorum
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''Parmotrema tinctorum'' is a lichen which belongs to the ''
Parmotrema ''Parmotrema'' is a genus of lichen belonging to the family Parmeliaceae. It is a large genus, containing an estimated 300 species, with a centre of diversity in subtropical regions of South America and the Pacific Islands. Members of the genus ...
'' genus. The lichen is as known as the Palm Ruffle Lichen and is listed as secure by the Nature Conservatory.


Description

Grows to around 3–30 cm in diameter with board dull smooth slightly shiny gray lobes that are 10–20 mm wide. The underside is black with naked brown areas with a central collection of simple rhizines.


Habitat and range

Global distribution with a majority of samples being located in North America and Europe.


Chemistry

Compounds derived from Parmotrema tinctorum have been found to have anti-cancer properties.


Environmental monitoring

Parmotrema tinctorum has been identified and used as a candidate for monitoring air pollution.


See also

* List of ''Parmotrema'' species


References

Lichen species tinctorum {{Fungus-stub