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Willow Bracket

Phellinus igniarius

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Hymenochaetales (Hymenochaetales)
Family
Hymenochaetaceae
Genus
Phellinus
Species
Phellinus igniarius (Willow Bracket)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish yesca, hongo yesquero
German Grauer Feuerschwamm

Similar Species in Phellinus

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Aspen Bracket
Phellinus tremulae
Vulnerable
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Birch Bristle Bracket
Phellinus lundellii
Critically Endangered
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Phellinus populicola
Least Concern
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Smooth Bristle Bracket
Phellinus laevigatus
Endangered
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Cushion Bracket
Phellinus pomaceus
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Willow Bracket?
The scientific name of Willow Bracket is Phellinus igniarius. It belongs to the genus Phellinus.
What is the conservation status of Willow Bracket?
Willow Bracket (Phellinus igniarius) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Willow Bracket live?
Willow Bracket is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), and North America (United States).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Willow Bracket belong to?
Willow Bracket (Phellinus igniarius) belongs to the genus Phellinus, which is part of the taxonomic family Hymenochaetaceae.
Is Willow Bracket endangered?
No, Willow Bracket (Phellinus igniarius) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Willow Bracket belong to?
Willow Bracket (Phellinus igniarius) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Willow Bracket?
The closest relatives of Willow Bracket in the genus Phellinus include Aspen Bracket, Birch Bristle Bracket, , Smooth Bristle Bracket, Cushion Bracket.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Phellinus — 6 Species

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Aspen Bracket
Phellinus tremulae
VU 🐾
Birch Bristle Bracket
Phellinus lundellii
CR 🐾
Phellinus populicola
LC 🐾
Smooth Bristle Bracket
Phellinus laevigatus
EN
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Willow Bracket
Phellinus igniarius
LC
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Cushion Bracket
Phellinus pomaceus
LC
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