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Cerioporus Admirabilis
''Cerioporus'' is a genus of fungi in the family Polyporaceae. The type species is ''Cerioporus squamosus''. Many species in ''Cerioporus'' were formerly placed in the genus ''Polyporus'', however phylogenetic analysis shows that ''Cerioporus'' is a separate genus. It has been reported that mushrooms have significant antioxidant and antimicrobial activity. Structure of basidiocarp The basidiocarps are tough, especially when mature. The form is polyporoid to trametoid. The spores are fusoid. Hyphae The hyphae are dimitic, composed of binding or skeletal hyphae. The skeletal hyphae are inflated and axial. Species * '' Cerioporus admirabilis'' * '' Cerioporus choseniae'' * '' Cerioporus corylinus'' * '' Cerioporus hygrocybe'' * '' Cerioporus leptocephalus'' * '' Cerioporus meridionalis'' * ''Cerioporus squamosus'' (type species) * '' Cerioporus rhizophilus'' * '' Cerioporus stereoides'' * ''Cerioporus varius ''Cerioporus'' is a genus of fungi in the family ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cerioporus Squamosus
''Cerioporus squamosus'' aka ''Polyporus squamosus'' is a basidiomycete bracket fungus, with common names including dryad's saddle and pheasant's back mushroom. It has a widespread distribution, being found in North America, Australia, Asia, and Europe, where it causes a white rot in the heartwood of living and dead hardwood trees. The name "dryad's saddle" refers to creatures in Greek mythology called dryads who could conceivably fit and ride on this mushroom, whereas the ''pheasant's back'' analogy derives from the pattern of colors on the bracket matching that of a pheasant's back. Etymology ''Squamosus'' comes from the Latin ''squamosus'' meaning covered with scales or scaly, referring to the signature dark brown scales found on the mushroom's cap. Taxonomy The species was first described scientifically by British botanist William Hudson in 1778, who named it ''Boletus squamosus''. It was given its current name in 1886 by Quélet but is still widely known by the Friesian ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |