
Dichostereum
Scientific name: Dichostereum
Dichostereum
Scientific name: Dichostereum

Description

Dichostereum is a group of wood-decay fungi known for their unique corticioid fruiting bodies. These fungi produce a distinctive crust-like growth on dead wood, often with a smooth or slightly warty surface. Some species in this group are notable for their ability to cause white rot in wood, breaking down both lignin and cellulose components. Dichostereum can be found in various forest ecosystems around the world.

Species of Dichostereum


Scientific Classification

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