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Grey Coral

Clavulina cinerea

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (菌界)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (担子菌門)
Class
Agaricomycetes (真正担子菌綱)
Order
Cantharellales (アンズタケ目)
Family
Hydnaceae
Genus
Clavulina
Species
Clavulina cinerea (Grey Coral)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish clavaria cenicienta
German Grauer Korallenpilz

Similar Species in Clavulina

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Clavulina amethystina
Data Deficient
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wrinkled club
Clavulina rugosa
Not Evaluated
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Crested Coral
Clavulina coralloides
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Grey Coral?
The scientific name of Grey Coral is Clavulina cinerea. It belongs to the genus Clavulina.
What is the conservation status of Grey Coral?
Grey Coral (Clavulina cinerea) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Grey Coral live?
Grey Coral is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (4 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Grey Coral belong to?
Grey Coral (Clavulina cinerea) belongs to the genus Clavulina, which is part of the taxonomic family Hydnaceae.
Is Grey Coral endangered?
No, Grey Coral (Clavulina cinerea) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Grey Coral belong to?
Grey Coral (Clavulina cinerea) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).
What are the closest relatives of Grey Coral?
The closest relatives of Grey Coral in the genus Clavulina include , wrinkled club, Crested Coral.

Native Range — 7 Countries

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Genus Clavulina — 4 Species

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Grey Coral
Clavulina cinerea
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Clavulina amethystina
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wrinkled club
Clavulina rugosa
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Crested Coral
Clavulina coralloides
LC
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