Tropical white polypore
A species of Honeycomb fungus Scientific name : Favolus tenuiculus Genus : Honeycomb fungus
Tropical white polypore, A species of Honeycomb fungus
Scientific name: Favolus tenuiculus
Genus: Honeycomb fungus
Photo By Dick Culbert , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Description
Tropical white polypore(Favolus tenuiculus) can be most often found on pieces of decaying wood, particularly in areas replete with moisture. Until recently it was a member of the genus Polyporus, which has since been subdivided. Named for its evocative appearance, the species is a favorite food of local insect species.
Colors
Brown
White
Cream
Habitat
The tropical white polypore can be found in tropical forests, plantations, and savannahs. It feeds on dead or decaying organic material and it's commonly found growing on dead wood.
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General Info
Habitat
The tropical white polypore can be found in tropical forests, plantations, and savannahs. It feeds on dead or decaying organic material and it's commonly found growing on dead wood.
Growth Form
Solitary, clustered
Sporocarp Height
1 inch
Cap Diameter
5 inches
Endangered Species
No
Habit
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
Smell
Not distinctive
Spore Print
White
Species Status
Very common
Distribution Area
Southern North America,Africa,southern and Eastern Asia,Central and South America,Australia
How to identify it?
Photo By Dick Culbert , used under CC-BY-2.0 /Cropped and compressed from original
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Club fungi Class
Mushroom-forming fungi Order
Shelf fungi Family
Polyporaceae Genus
Honeycomb fungus Species
Tropical white polypore