
Asterostroma
Scientific name: Asterostroma
Asterostroma
Scientific name: Asterostroma

Description

Asterostroma is a group of wood-decaying fungi known for their star-shaped microscopic structures called asterocystidia. These fungi typically form thin, crust-like growths on decaying wood in forests. Their fruiting bodies are often white or pale-colored and have a distinctive texture. Some species in this group play important roles in wood decomposition and nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.

Species of Asterostroma


Scientific Classification

Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Russulales Family
Lachnocladiaceae Genus
Asterostroma