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Hymenochaete rubiginosa
Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Hymenochaetaceae
Family: Hymenochaetaceae
Genus: Hymenochaete
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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