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mentario

Peniophora violaceolivida

Least Concern

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About

Peniophora violaceolivida es un hongo basidiomiceto corticiado que produce cuerpos fructiferos lisos y resupinados (en forma de costra) con tonos violeta a gris oliva sobre madera muerta de arboles de hoja caduca. Es un descomponedor de madera que se encuentra en bosques templados de Europa, contribuyendo a la podredumbre blanca de la madera dura. La especie es uno de los muchos hongos Peniophora que colonizan ramas muertas y troncos caidos en el bosque.

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 (Fungi)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Russulales (Russulales)

Species

Peniophora violaceolivida (mentario)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish mentario

German Violetter Zystidenrindenpilz

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Red Tree Brain Fungus

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of mentario?

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

What is the conservation status of mentario?

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

Where does mentario live?

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

What family does mentario belong to?

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

Is mentario endangered?

No, mentario (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 mentario belong to?

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

What are the closest relatives of mentario?

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