Common Orange Lichen Taken at Maidens on 3rd September 2023 using Nikon D500 with Sigma 600 mm zoom lens.  Common Orange Lichen. Species: Algae : Order: Family: Local Names: Xanthoria parietina. Trebouxia. Teloschistales. Teloschistaceae. Yellow Scale Type: Habitat: Feature: Foliose Near the shore on rocks or walls and also on inland rocks, walls, or tree bark. In the past it was used as a remedy for jaundice because of its yellow color.