The scientific name of the yellow-footed micropore (Microporus xanthopus) translates to “tiny-pored yellow foot.” Its short stem is usually yellow, leading up to a concave, funnel-like cap. The species is common in all the tropics of the world outside of the Americas. The striated, multi-hued caps grow largest in wet, darkly-shaded locations.
Cap Diameter:
4 - 9 cm
Odor:
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
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Attributes
Similar Species
Tips for Finding
Clean and Preserve
Common Questions
General Info About Yellow-footed micropore
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Attributes of Yellow-footed micropore
Cap Diameter
4 - 9 cm
Height
1.5 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 9 cm across; circular; cream and orange brown; surface smooth; margin acute
Stem
Stem 1 - 4 cm long, 2 - 8 mm thick; cylindrical; hard yellow to yellowish brown
Flesh
Hard; white to cream
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
Brown
Yellow
Orange
Cream
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Yellow-footed micropore by these plants:
Willows
Species Status
Common from the Australasian, Asian and African tropics
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Habitat of Yellow-footed micropore
The yellow-footed micropore can be found in tropical and subtropical forests, particularly in wet and shaded places. It feeds on decaying organic material, therefore is found growing on wood chips, leaf litter, fallen branches, and twigs, and other organic forest material.
Distribution Area of Yellow-footed micropore
Africa,southern Asia,Australia
Scientific Classification of Yellow-footed micropore
