Ganoderma butt rot typically grows at the base of palm trees and is known for causing decay in the trunk. Over time, this decay can lead to the structural failure of the host tree. Ganoderma butt rot forms a distinctive conk which is a woody growth that arises from the infected trunk, sporting concentric zones of color. Due to its impact, ganoderma butt rot is considered a problem in landscapes with palms.
Cap Diameter:
5 - 8 cm
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General Info About Ganoderma butt rot
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Attributes of Ganoderma butt rot
Cap Diameter
5 - 8 cm
Cap
5–8 x 7–11 cm; applanate to convex; light brown to orange; dull to semidull, brittle; margin rounded
Stem
Sessile
Flesh
Up to 1 cm wide; soft, floccose, fibrous, concentrically zonate; dark brown
Spore Print Color
Rust-colored
Body Color
White
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered, Gregarious, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Parasitic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Ganoderma butt rot by these plants:
Spruces
Species Status
Rare in Brazil
Endangered Species
No
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Habitat of Ganoderma butt rot
In both natural and planted environments, in palms
