Silverleaf fungus
A species of Chondrostereum Scientific name : Chondrostereum purpureum Genus : Chondrostereum
Silverleaf fungus, A species of Chondrostereum
Scientific name: Chondrostereum purpureum
Genus: Chondrostereum
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Description
The silverleaf fungus is best known for its direct relation with the fungal disease of trees called the Silver leaf. The disease usually attacks Plum, Cherry, and other members of the Prunus genus, but it also targets other tree genera like Acer, Salix, Betula, Larix, Picea, and many others. As the name implies, one of the characteristic signs of the Silver leaf disease is a silvery tint on the leaves.
Colors
Brown
White
Purple
Habitat
The silverleaf fungus can be found on the species of the Prunus genus, but also other trees in the Rosaceae family. It can be found on deadwood such as stumps or fallen trunks, but it also attacks living trees, forming its bracket-like fruitbody on the trunks.
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General Info
Habitat
The silverleaf fungus can be found on the species of the Prunus genus, but also other trees in the Rosaceae family. It can be found on deadwood such as stumps or fallen trunks, but it also attacks living trees, forming its bracket-like fruitbody on the trunks.
Growth Form
Clustered
Sporocarp Height
0.13 inches
Cap Diameter
1 inch
Endangered Species
No
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Common
Distribution Area
North America,Europe,Africa,Central and South America,Asia,Australia,New Zealand
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Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Gilled fungi Family
Cyphellaceae Genus
Chondrostereum Species
Silverleaf fungus