Potato Earthball

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil, Chile).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇨🇱 Chile 🇧🇷 Brazil

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (균계)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (담자균류)

Class

Agaricomycetes (주름버섯강)

Order

Boletales (그물버섯목)

Family

Sclerodermataceae

Genus

Scleroderma

Species

Scleroderma bovista (Potato Earthball)

Names in Other Languages

German Gelbflockiger Hartbovist

Similar Species in Scleroderma

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Common Earthball

Scleroderma citrinum

Least Concern

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Leopard Earthball

Scleroderma areolatum

Least Concern

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Many-Rooted Earthball

Scleroderma polyrhizum

Not Evaluated

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Scleroderma septentrionale

Data Deficient

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Scaly Earthball

Scleroderma verrucosum

Least Concern

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Onion Earthball

Scleroderma cepa

Data Deficient

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Potato Earthball?

The scientific name of Potato Earthball is Scleroderma bovista. It belongs to the genus Scleroderma.

What is the conservation status of Potato Earthball?

Potato Earthball (Scleroderma bovista) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Potato Earthball live?

Potato Earthball is found in Found across Europe (5 countries) and South America (Brazil, Chile).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Chile, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden.

What family does Potato Earthball belong to?

Potato Earthball (Scleroderma bovista) belongs to the genus Scleroderma, which is part of the taxonomic family Sclerodermataceae.

Is Potato Earthball endangered?

No, Potato Earthball (Scleroderma bovista) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Potato Earthball belong to?

Potato Earthball (Scleroderma bovista) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (균계).

What are the closest relatives of Potato Earthball?

The closest relatives of Potato Earthball in the genus Scleroderma include Common Earthball, Leopard Earthball, Many-Rooted Earthball, , Scaly Earthball.