Xanthoparmelia angustiphylla is a foliose lichen that belongs to the genus Xanthoparmelia.
Description Xanthoparmelia angustiphylla grows to around 5–10 cm in diameter with regular to irregular rosettes that become more irregular over time. The upper surface is yellow-green and the lower surface is black with simple rhizines that are approximately 0.2–0.8 mm long.Mycotaxon, 33: 401, 1988. Basionym: Parmelia conspersa var. angustiphylla Gyeln. – Feddes Rep., 29: 153, 1931.
Habitat and range Xanthoparmelia angustiphylla is found mostly in North America, with limited observations in Australia and Europe.
Chemistry Xanthoparmelia angustiphylla is known to contain menegazziaic acid and usnic acid.
See also List of Xanthoparmelia species
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