University of Wisconsin-Madison Herbarium, Lichens
Catalog #:
WIS-L-0050456
Taxon:Flavopunctelia flaventior (Stirton) Hale Family: Parmeliaceae
Determiner: updated with Esslinger, T.L. 2016. NA Lichen Checklist Version (#21) 15 November 2016 (2017)
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Collector:
H. H. Iltis; C. M. Iltis 2929
Date: 1962-12-16
Verbatim Date: 1962-12-16
Locality:
Peru, ApurÃmac, Valley OF Rio Colcachaca at Cotarusi-Colca ca. 1 km. above junction w. Rio Chalhuanca ca. 15 km (air) S of Chalhuanca
Elevation:
3000-3100 meters
(9840-10168ft)
Habitat:
A.) Roadsides & rocky slopes near houses. B.) Edge of maize & potato fields on terraces and hedgerows. C.) Steep very rocky (calcareous) S-facing slopes with many Cereus & Opuntia cacti, Bromeliads, few trees (Escallonia) with Tillandsia usneoides, many shrubs, all heavily grazed.