(Fomitopsis officinalis) — Endangered

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Fomitopsis officinalis

Endangered

About

Fomitopsis officinalis es un hongo ménsula de la familia Fomitopsidaceae, catalogado como En Peligro (EN). Produce grandes cuerpos fructíferos perennes de color blanco tiza sobre coníferas antiguas, especialmente alerces, y ha sido utilizado medicinalmente desde la antigüedad. Su estado de peligro refleja el severo declive de los bosques de coníferas antiguos y maduros en su área de distribución.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

EN Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Polyporales (Polyporales)

Species

Fomitopsis officinalis ()

Names in Other Languages

Japanese Eburiko

German Apothekerschwamm

Similar Species in Fomitopsis

American Brown Fomitopsis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Fomitopsis officinalis. It belongs to the genus Fomitopsis.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Fomitopsis officinalis) is classified as Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

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

What family does belong to?

(Fomitopsis officinalis) belongs to the genus Fomitopsis, which is part of the taxonomic family Fomitopsidaceae.

Is endangered?

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

What kingdom does belong to?

(Fomitopsis officinalis) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Fomitopsis include cáncer derazón, American Brown Fomitopsis, Birch Polypore, Northern Red Belt.