Stereocaulon myriocarpum

Stereocaulon myriocarpum is a species of snow lichen belonging to the family Stereocaulaceae.

Habitat and distribution

In Nepal, Stereocaulon myriocarpum has been reported from 3,900 to 5,303 m elevation in a compilation of published records; this reported range extends above the tree line used in the study.

Ecology

Stereocaulon myriocarpum is a known host to the lichenicolous fungus species:

• Arthonia stereocaulina
• Endococcus nanellus
• Polycoccum trypethelioides

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