(Resinoporia piceata) — Vulnerable

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Resinoporia piceata

Vulnerable

About

Resinoporia piceata is a resupinate polypore producing white to cream-colored pore surfaces on dead conifer wood, particularly spruce. It inhabits old-growth boreal and montane forests across northern Europe and related conifer forest zones. This wood-decay fungus causes white rot in spruce and fir deadwood in undisturbed forest habitats.

Habitat & Distribution

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

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

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Polyporales (Stielporlingsartige)

Species

Resinoporia piceata ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Resinoporia piceata. It belongs to the genus Resinoporia.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Resinoporia piceata) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

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

What family does belong to?

(Resinoporia piceata) belongs to the genus Resinoporia, which is part of the taxonomic family Fomitopsidaceae.

Is endangered?

Yes, (Resinoporia piceata) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Resinoporia piceata) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).