Analysis on Eco-geographical Characteristics and Vertical Distribution of Three Genera of the Lichen Family Physciaceae from Xinjiang

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.