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Tropical white polypore

Favolus tenuiculus

A species of Honeycomb fungus

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.

Cap Diameter:

2 - 10 cm

Odor:

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

General Info About Tropical white polypore

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Attributes of Tropical white polypore

Cap Diameter

2 - 10 cm

Height

2 - 2.5 cm

Cap

Cap 2 - 10 cm across; white to cream, buff; surface smooth, with raised bumps; finely fringed margin

Stem

White to cream, buff

Flesh

Flesh 3 mm thick; white to pale ochraceous

Spore Print Color

White

Odor

Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.

Body Color

Brown

White

Cream

Flesh Bruises

The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.

Growth Form

Clustered

Nutrient Gathering

Saprophytic

Substrate

On wood

You can find Tropical white polypore by these plants:

Willows

Species Status

Very common

Endangered Species

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Habitat of Tropical white polypore

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.

Distribution Area of Tropical white polypore

Southern North America,Africa,southern and Eastern Asia,Central and South America,Australia

Scientific Classification of Tropical white polypore

Phylum

Club fungi