Ischnoderma
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Ischnoderma is a genus
of fungi in the family Fomitopsidaceae
. Species in the genus have dark brown and tomentose
fruit bodies that become darker brown to black and smooth when mature. The genus, widespread in temperate
regions, contain 10 species.
Genus
In biology, a genus is a low-level taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of living and fossil organisms, which is an example of definition by genus and differentia...
of fungi in the family Fomitopsidaceae
Fomitopsidaceae
The Fomitopsidaceae are a family of fungi in the order Polyporales. Most species are parasitic on woody plants, and tend to cause brown rots.-Genera:Amylocystis —Antrodia —Auriporia —Buglossoporus —Climacocystis —Dacryobolus —...
. Species in the genus have dark brown and tomentose
Tomentum
Tomentum may refer to the following:*In botany, a covering of closely matted or fine hairs on plant leaves. *A network of minute blood vessels in the brain.* Tomentum in zoology are a short, soft pubescence...
fruit bodies that become darker brown to black and smooth when mature. The genus, widespread in temperate
Temperate
In geography, temperate or tepid latitudes of the globe lie between the tropics and the polar circles. The changes in these regions between summer and winter are generally relatively moderate, rather than extreme hot or cold...
regions, contain 10 species.
Species
- Ischnoderma albotextum
- Ischnoderma benzoinum
- Ischnoderma brasiliense
- Ischnoderma porphyrites
- Ischnoderma resinosumIschnoderma resinosumIschnoderma resinosum is a species of fungus in the Fomitopsidaceae family. Commonly known as Late Fall Polypore, Resinous Polypore, or Benzoin Bracket this shelf is 7-25cm across, velvety, dark red/brown, aging black. Its spongy but tough, sweet smelling flesh exudes a red liquid when young. This...
- Ischnoderma rosulatum
- Ischnoderma solomonense