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Tropical stinkhorn

Staheliomyces cinctus

A species of Staheliomyces

Tropical stinkhorn emerges from an 'egg' structure and develops into a complex, tall fruiting body with a pungent odor that attracts insects, which aid in spore dispersal. This mushroom thrives in warm, humid environments and features a distinctive, lace-like skirt, adding to its unique appearance.

Odor:

Strangest of all,the evil-smelling spore slime is not carried on the head or tip of the stem—but in a constricting cummerbund-like band below the top

General Info About Tropical stinkhorn

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Attributes of Tropical stinkhorn

Height

5 - 15 cm

Stem

The stem itself is white,hollow,cylindrical,and pierced with roundish holes

Spore Print Color

Olive-brown

Odor

Strangest of all,the evil-smelling spore slime is not carried on the head or tip of the stem—but in a constricting cummerbund-like band below the top

Growth Form

Solitary

Substrate

On wood

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Habitat of Tropical stinkhorn

In woodland

Distribution Area of Tropical stinkhorn

Central and South America

Scientific Classification of Tropical stinkhorn

Phylum

Club fungi

Class

Mushroom-forming fungi

Order

Stinkhorn allies

Family

Stinkhorn mushrooms

Genus

Staheliomyces

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