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Velvet Bolete

Suillus variegatus

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

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

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Boletales (Boletales)
Family
Suillaceae
Genus
Suillus
Species
Suillus variegatus (Velvet Bolete)

Names in Other Languages

German Sandröhrling

Similar Species in Suillus

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Greville's Bolete
Suillus grevillei
Least Concern
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Jellied Bolete
Suillus flavidus
Critically Endangered
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Orange Larch Bolete
Suillus tridentinus
Not Evaluated
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Sticky Bolete
Suillus viscidus
Not Evaluated
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Painted Suillus
Suillus spraguei
Not Evaluated
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Suillus collinitus
Least Concern
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Western Painted Suillus
Suillus lakei
Not Evaluated
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Suillus amabilis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Velvet Bolete?
The scientific name of Velvet Bolete is Suillus variegatus. It belongs to the genus Suillus.
What is the conservation status of Velvet Bolete?
Velvet Bolete (Suillus variegatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
What family does Velvet Bolete belong to?
Velvet Bolete (Suillus variegatus) belongs to the genus Suillus, which is part of the taxonomic family Suillaceae.
Is Velvet Bolete endangered?
No, Velvet Bolete (Suillus variegatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Velvet Bolete belong to?
Velvet Bolete (Suillus variegatus) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Velvet Bolete?
The closest relatives of Velvet Bolete in the genus Suillus include , Greville's Bolete, Jellied Bolete, Orange Larch Bolete, Sticky Bolete.

Genus Suillus — 18 Species

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Suillus amabilis
NE 🐾
Greville's Bolete
Suillus grevillei
LC 🐾
Jellied Bolete
Suillus flavidus
CR 🐾
Orange Larch Bolete
Suillus tridentinus
NE 🐾
Sticky Bolete
Suillus viscidus
NE 🐾
Painted Suillus
Suillus spraguei
NE
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Velvet Bolete
Suillus variegatus
LC
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Suillus collinitus
LC 🐾
Western Painted Suillus
Suillus lakei
NE 🐾
Slippery Jack
Suillus luteus
LC 🐾
Slippery White Bolete
Suillus placidus
CR 🐾
The Granulated Bolete
Suillus granulatus
LC 🐾
Short-Stalked Suillus
Suillus brevipes
NE 🐾
Bovine Bolete
Suillus bovinus
LC 🐾
Champagne Bolete
Suillus bellinii
NE 🐾
Chicken Fat Mushroom
Suillus americanus
NE 🐾
Slippery Jill
Suillus salmonicolor
NE 🐾
Hollow Bolete
Suillus cavipes
LC
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