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