| Phylliscidium | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Lichinomycetes |
| Order: | Lichinales |
| Family: | Lichinaceae |
| Genus: | Phylliscidium |
| Species: | P. monophyllum |
| Binomial name | |
| Phylliscidium monophyllum (Kremp.) Forssell | |
Phylliscidium is a genus of lichenized fungi in the family Lichinaceae. It is monotypic, containing the single species Phylliscidium monophyllum. [1]
The Lichinaceae are a family of ascomycete fungi. Most species are lichenized with cyanobacteria, and have a distribution largely in temperate regions.
The following outline provides an overview of and topical guide to lichens.