(Peniophora violaceolivida) — Least Concern

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Peniophora violaceolivida

Least Concern

About

Peniophora violaceolivida is a corticioid basidiomycete fungus producing smooth, resupinate (crust-like) fruiting bodies with violet to olive-grey tones on dead wood of broadleaf trees. It is a wood decomposer found in temperate European forests, contributing to white rot of hardwood. The species is one of many Peniophora fungi that colonise dead branches and fallen logs in woodland.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (فطر)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (دعاميات)

Class

Agaricomycetes (غاريقونانية)

Order

Russulales (روسوليات)

Species

Peniophora violaceolivida ()

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mentario

German Violetter Zystidenrindenpilz

Similar Species in Peniophora

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Red Tree Brain Fungus

Peniophora septentrionalis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Peniophora violaceolivida. It belongs to the genus Peniophora.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Peniophora violaceolivida) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, and United States.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, United States.

What family does belong to?

(Peniophora violaceolivida) belongs to the genus Peniophora, which is part of the taxonomic family Peniophoraceae.

Is endangered?

No, (Peniophora violaceolivida) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Peniophora violaceolivida) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Peniophora include Pine Crust, Red Tree Brain Fungus, Rosy Crust, , .