Stereocaulaceae Explained

The Stereocaulaceae are a family of lichen-forming fungi in the order Lecanorales. It contains five genera. Species of this family are widely distributed in temperate boreal and austral regions.^[1]

Genera

• Hertelidea – 6 spp.
• Lepraria – 86 spp.
• Stereocaulon – 45 spp.
• Squamarina – 4 spp.
• Xyleborus – 2 spp.

Notes and References

1. Book: Cannon PF, Kirk PM . Fungal Families of the World . CABI. Wallingford. 2007 . 339 . 978-0-85199-827-5.