• Hymenochaete rubiginosa


    Kingdom:    Fungi
    Phylum:    Basidiomycota
    Class:    Agaricomycetes
    Order:     Hymenochaetaceae
    Family:     Hymenochaetaceae
    Genus:    Hymenochaete
    Common Name:    
    Ecological Status:    Philippine Endemic

    About the Species:

    Hymenochaete rubiginosa is a species of crust fungus characterized by having a fertile membrane with fine hairs (setae) on the upper surfaces. The specific epithet rubiginosa means rusty and refers to the reddish-brown colour of the hymenial surface of this crust fungus. This species is widely distributed in Southern Britain and Ireland. In MHRWS, it is observed on decomposing logs.

    References:

    Mattheck, C., and Weber, K. (2003) Manual of Wood Decays in Trees. Arboricultural

    Association Pat O'Reilly. (2011). Fascinated by Fungi. Retrieved from https://www.first-nature.com/fungi/hymenochaete-rubiginosa.php


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