Lichens of Nepal

A brief overview of the current state of lichen diversity in Nepal is provided. Nepal has a diverse lichen flora. Lichen studies in Nepal were initiated by foreign academics and are now being pursued by several Nepali researchers as well. Lichens have attracted many due to their diversity and distinctive features, as well as their use as bioindicators, food, and medicine. In Nepal, all lichens are protected by government law, and collecting them requires authorization. Future research should concentrate on demographic studies, nutritional value studies, efficacy studies, toxicity studies, and secondary metabolite studies, which are not commonly conducted. These investigations will help to expand Nepal’s knowledge of lichen flora in the future.