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Orange Peel Fungus

Aleuria aurantia

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
Pezizomycetes (チャワンタケ綱)
Order
Pezizales (チャワンタケ目)
Family
Pyronemataceae
Genus
Aleuria
Species
Aleuria aurantia (Orange Peel Fungus)

Names in Other Languages

German Gemeiner Orange-Becherling

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange Peel Fungus?
The scientific name of Orange Peel Fungus is Aleuria aurantia. It belongs to the genus Aleuria.
What is the conservation status of Orange Peel Fungus?
Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Orange Peel Fungus live?
Orange Peel Fungus 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 Orange Peel Fungus belong to?
Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia) belongs to the genus Aleuria, which is part of the taxonomic family Pyronemataceae.
Is Orange Peel Fungus endangered?
No, Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Orange Peel Fungus belong to?
Orange Peel Fungus (Aleuria aurantia) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (菌界).

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Aleuria — 1 Species

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