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Purpurbrauner Schirmling

Lepiota fuscovinacea

Endangered

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Lepiota fuscovinacea is a small to medium-sized mushroom with a dark, vinaceous-brown scaly cap and a pale stipe, belonging to a genus known to contain deadly amatoxins in many species. It grows in deciduous and mixed forests across temperate Europe, typically under broadleaf trees. Classified as Endangered, this toxic species is threatened by habitat loss and the decline of old-growth woodland habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Champignonartige)

Family

Agaricaceae (Agarics)

Genus

Lepiota

Species

Lepiota fuscovinacea (Purpurbrauner Schirmling)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish lepiota delor vino

German Purpurbrauner Schirmling

Similar Species in Lepiota

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Cremeweißer Schirmling

Lepiota subalba

Endangered

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Fahlbrauner Schirmling

Lepiota cingulum

Endangered

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Fleischbräunlicher Schirmling

Lepiota brunneoincarnata

Data Deficient

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Fuchsbräunlicher Schirmling

Graugrüner Schirmpilz

Lepiota griseovirens

Data Deficient

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Kastanienbrauner Schirmling

Lepiota castanea

Near Threatened

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Körnigschuppiger Schirmling

Lepiota subgracilis

Vulnerable

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Purpurbrauner Schirmling?

The scientific name of Purpurbrauner Schirmling is Lepiota fuscovinacea. It belongs to the genus Lepiota.

What is the conservation status of Purpurbrauner Schirmling?

Purpurbrauner Schirmling (Lepiota fuscovinacea) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Purpurbrauner Schirmling live?

Purpurbrauner Schirmling is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Purpurbrauner Schirmling belong to?

Purpurbrauner Schirmling (Lepiota fuscovinacea) belongs to the genus Lepiota, which is part of the taxonomic family Agaricaceae.

Is Purpurbrauner Schirmling endangered?

Yes, Purpurbrauner Schirmling (Lepiota fuscovinacea) is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Purpurbrauner Schirmling belong to?

Purpurbrauner Schirmling (Lepiota fuscovinacea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of Purpurbrauner Schirmling?

The closest relatives of Purpurbrauner Schirmling in the genus Lepiota include Cremeweißer Schirmling, Fahlbrauner Schirmling, Fleischbräunlicher Schirmling, Fuchsbräunlicher Schirmling, Glatter Schirmling.