Abstract:
The geographical patterns,ecological characteristics and vertical distribution of lichens
Phaeophyscia,
Physcia and
Physconia in Xinjiang were preliminarily studied according to field investigation and literature.The results showed that 37 species of
Physciaceae from Xinjiang covered 6 geographical elements and 6 ecological forms.The species of
Physciaceae in Xinjiang mainly distribute on Altay Mountain and Tianshan Mountain.Furthermore,the vertical distribution characteristics of
Physciaceae on Altay Mountain and Tianshan Mountain were very different.