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Purple Jellydisc

Ascocoryne sarcoides

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (فطر)
Phylum
Ascomycota (فطريات زقية)
Class
Leotiomycetes (ملاسانية)
Order
Helotiales (مسماريات)
Family
Gelatinodiscaceae
Genus
Ascocoryne
Species
Ascocoryne sarcoides (Purple Jellydisc)

Names in Other Languages

German Fleischroter Gallertbecher

Similar Species in Ascocoryne

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Ascocoryne cylichnium
Least Concern
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Ascocoryne turficola
Data Deficient
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Ascocoryne inflata
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purple Jellydisc?
The scientific name of Purple Jellydisc is Ascocoryne sarcoides. It belongs to the genus Ascocoryne.
What is the conservation status of Purple Jellydisc?
Purple Jellydisc (Ascocoryne sarcoides) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Purple Jellydisc live?
Purple Jellydisc is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Purple Jellydisc belong to?
Purple Jellydisc (Ascocoryne sarcoides) belongs to the genus Ascocoryne, which is part of the taxonomic family Gelatinodiscaceae.
Is Purple Jellydisc endangered?
No, Purple Jellydisc (Ascocoryne sarcoides) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Purple Jellydisc belong to?
Purple Jellydisc (Ascocoryne sarcoides) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (فطر).
What are the closest relatives of Purple Jellydisc?
The closest relatives of Purple Jellydisc in the genus Ascocoryne include , , .

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Ascocoryne — 4 Species

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Ascocoryne cylichnium
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Ascocoryne turficola
DD
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Purple Jellydisc
Ascocoryne sarcoides
LC
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Ascocoryne inflata
NE
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