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Dead Man'S Fingers

Xylaria polymorpha

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

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

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (菌界)
Phylum
Ascomycota (子嚢菌門)
Class
Sordariomycetes (フンタマカビ綱)
Order
Xylariales (マメザヤタケ目)
Family
Xylariaceae
Genus
Xylaria
Species
Xylaria polymorpha (Dead Man'S Fingers)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Xilaria polimorfa
German Vielgestaltige Holzkeule

Similar Species in Xylaria

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Beechmast Candlesnuff
Xylaria carpophila
Least Concern
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Bulbous Candlesnuff
Xylaria bulbosa
Endangered
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Candle-Snuff Fungus
Xylaria hypoxylon
Least Concern
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Xylaria corniformis
Endangered
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Fairy Sparklers
Xylaria tentaculata
Not Evaluated
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Horsehair Candlesnuff
Xylaria hippotrichoides
Not Evaluated
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Xylaria filiformis
Least Concern
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Haw Candlesnuff
Xylaria oxyacanthae
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Dead Man'S Fingers?
The scientific name of Dead Man'S Fingers is Xylaria polymorpha. It belongs to the genus Xylaria.
What is the conservation status of Dead Man'S Fingers?
Dead Man'S Fingers (Xylaria polymorpha) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Dead Man'S Fingers live?
Dead Man'S Fingers is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Dead Man'S Fingers belong to?
Dead Man'S Fingers (Xylaria polymorpha) belongs to the genus Xylaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Xylariaceae.
Is Dead Man'S Fingers endangered?
No, Dead Man'S Fingers (Xylaria polymorpha) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Dead Man'S Fingers belong to?
Dead Man'S Fingers (Xylaria polymorpha) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Dead Man'S Fingers?
The closest relatives of Dead Man'S Fingers in the genus Xylaria include Beechmast Candlesnuff, Bulbous Candlesnuff, Candle-Snuff Fungus, , Fairy Sparklers.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Xylaria — 13 Species

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Beechmast Candlesnuff
Xylaria carpophila
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Bulbous Candlesnuff
Xylaria bulbosa
EN 🐾
Candle-Snuff Fungus
Xylaria hypoxylon
LC 🐾
Xylaria corniformis
EN 🐾
Fairy Sparklers
Xylaria tentaculata
NE 🐾
Horsehair Candlesnuff
Xylaria hippotrichoides
NE 🐾
Xylaria filiformis
LC 🐾
Haw Candlesnuff
Xylaria oxyacanthae
NE 🐾
Fingered Candlesnuff
Xylaria digitata
EX 🐾
Magnolia-Cone Xylaria
Xylaria magnoliae
NE 🐾
Dung Candlesnuff
Xylaria guepinii
NE
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Dead Man'S Fingers
Xylaria polymorpha
LC
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Dead Moll'S Fingers
Xylaria longipes
LC
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