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Clavaria pullei

Vulnerable

About

Clavaria pullei is a coral fungus in the family Clavariaceae with a tropical distribution, described from specimens collected in South America and named for August Adriaan Pulle, a Dutch botanist who contributed extensively to knowledge of Surinamese flora. The genus Clavaria in the broad sense includes a diverse array of simple-clavate to sparingly branched fruiting bodies that occur across tropical, subtropical, and temperate forest soils and grasslands worldwide. Tropical Clavaria species are less well studied than their temperate counterparts, and the taxonomy of the group in South America remains incompletely resolved. Clavaria pullei likely occupies a saprotrophic niche in humid forest ecosystems, decomposing leaf litter and organic debris on the forest floor. Fruiting bodies are typically small, slender, and whitish to pale buff, though precise morphological details depend on the type specimen. The species reflects broader patterns of fungal diversity in neotropical forests, where the majority of fungal biodiversity remains undescribed or poorly documented. Conservation status has not been formally evaluated, and little is known about the ecology, population size, or current distribution of this species beyond the original type description.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Conservation Status

VU Vulnerable

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

German Dunkelrotbraune Keule

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?
The scientific name of is Clavaria pullei. It belongs to the genus Clavaria.
What is the conservation status of ?
(Clavaria pullei) is classified as Vulnerable by the IUCN Red List.
Where does live?
is found in Distributed across Norway and Sweden. Currently classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Norway, Sweden.
What family does belong to?
(Clavaria pullei) belongs to the genus Clavaria, which is part of the taxonomic family Clavariaceae.
Is endangered?
Yes, (Clavaria pullei) is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.
What kingdom does belong to?
(Clavaria pullei) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Clavaria include , , , , Moor Club.

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