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Orange Waxcap

Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (เห็ดรา)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)

Class

Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)

Order

Agaricales (Gilled Mushrooms)

Species

Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens (Orange Waxcap)

Names in Other Languages

German Glänzender Orange-Saftling

Similar Species in Hygrocybe

Hygrocybe acutoconica

Hygrocybe chlorophana

Hygrocybe constrictospora

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Orange Waxcap?

The scientific name of Orange Waxcap is Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens. It belongs to the genus Hygrocybe.

What is the conservation status of Orange Waxcap?

Orange Waxcap (Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Orange Waxcap live?

Orange Waxcap is found in Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden.

What family does Orange Waxcap belong to?

Orange Waxcap (Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens) belongs to the genus Hygrocybe, which is part of the taxonomic family Hygrophoraceae.

What kingdom does Orange Waxcap belong to?

Orange Waxcap (Hygrocybe aurantiosplendens) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).

What are the closest relatives of Orange Waxcap?

The closest relatives of Orange Waxcap in the genus Hygrocybe include Blackening Wax-Cap, Bitter Waxcap, , , Garlic Waxcap.