Summary[edit] Description: A club lichen, this species is typically found on acidic soil on rotting wood, moss or humus that covers tree bases. Its definitive feature is that it terminates in a flaring cup that when touched will release powdery soredia. Date: 15 June 2015, 13:36. Source: Cladonia asahinae (commonly known as the pixie cup lichen). Author: Bernard Spragg. NZ from Christchurch, New Zealand. Camera location43° 27′ 46.39″ S, 172° 41′ 17.72″ EView all coordinates using: OpenStreetMap-43.462887; 172.688255.