Phlebia subceracea
| Phlebia subceracea | |
|---|---|
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Polyporales |
| Family: | Meruliaceae |
| Genus: | Phlebia |
| Species: | P. subceracea |
| Binomial name | |
| Phlebia subceracea (Litsch.) Nakasone | |
Phlebia subceracea is a species of crust fungus in the family Meruliaceae. It forms thin, spreading fruiting bodies on decaying wood and is associated with wood decay in forest ecosystems.[1]
Description
Phlebia subceracea produces resupinate fruiting bodies that spread flat across wood surfaces. The surface is smooth to slightly wrinkled and pale cream to yellowish in colour. Like many species in the genus, it has a soft, waxy appearance when fresh.[2]
Range
The species has been recorded from Europe, Asia, and North America.[3]
Habitat
It grows on decaying wood in forests, especially on fallen branches and logs of hardwood trees.[4]
Ecology
Phlebia subceracea is a saprotrophic fungus that contributes to the decomposition of dead wood. It is associated with white rot, breaking down lignin and cellulose in woody material.[5]
Etymology
The genus name Phlebia refers to the vein-like or wrinkled appearance of the fruiting surface found in many species of the genus. The specific epithet subceracea refers to the somewhat waxy texture of the fungus.[6]
Taxonomy
The species was originally described by Viktor Litschauer and was later transferred to the genus Phlebia by mycologist Karen K. Nakasone.[7]
References
- ↑ "Phlebia subceracea". iNaturalist. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Phlebia subceracea". MycoBank. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Phlebia subceracea observations". iNaturalist. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Phlebia subceracea". GBIF. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Phlebia subceracea". GBIF. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Phlebia subceracea taxonomy". MycoBank. Retrieved 14 May 2026.
- ↑ "Phlebia subceracea". MycoBank. Retrieved 14 May 2026.