''Cerioporus'' is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...

fungi A fungus ( : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from ...

in the family

Polyporaceae The Polyporaceae are a family of poroid fungi belonging to the Basidiomycota. The flesh of their fruit bodies varies from soft (as in the case of the dryad's saddle illustrated) to very tough. Most members of this family have their hymeniu ...

. The type species is ''

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 ...

''. Many species in ''Cerioporus'' were formerly placed in the genus ''

Polyporus ''Polyporus'' is a genus of poroid fungi in the family Polyporaceae. Taxonomy Italian botanist Pier Antonio Micheli introduced the genus in 1729 to include 14 species featuring fruit bodies with centrally-placed stipes, and pores on the unders ...

'', 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

basidiocarp In fungi, a basidiocarp, basidiome, or basidioma () is the sporocarp of a basidiomycete, the multicellular structure on which the spore-producing hymenium is borne. Basidiocarps are characteristic of the hymenomycetes; rusts and smuts do not ...

s are tough, especially when mature. The form is polyporoid to trametoid. The spores are fusoid.

Hyphae

The

hypha A hypha (; ) is a long, branching, filamentous structure of a fungus, oomycete, or actinobacterium. In most fungi, hyphae are the main mode of vegetative growth, and are collectively called a mycelium. Structure A hypha consists of one or ...

e are

dimitic A hypha (; ) is a long, branching, filamentous structure of a fungus, oomycete, or actinobacterium. In most fungi, hyphae are the main mode of vegetative growth, and are collectively called a mycelium. Structure A hypha consists of one or ...

, composed of binding or skeletal hyphae. The skeletal hyphae are inflated and axial.

Species

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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'' ...

'' * '' Cerioporus choseniae'' * ''

Cerioporus corylinus ''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'' ...

'' * ''

Cerioporus hygrocybe ''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'' ...

'' * ''

Cerioporus leptocephalus ''Cerioporus leptocephalus'', commonly known as blackfoot polypore, is an inedible species of mushroom in the genus '' Cerioporus''. It usually grows on the branches of broad leaved trees. Formerly placed in the genus ''Polyporus'', this specie ...

'' * ''

Cerioporus meridionalis ''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'' ...

'' * ''

'' (

type species In zoological nomenclature, a type species (''species typica'') is the species name with which the name of a genus or subgenus is considered to be permanently taxonomically associated, i.e., the species that contains the biological type specimen ...

) * ''

Cerioporus rhizophilus ''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'' ...

'' * ''

Cerioporus stereoides ''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'' ...

'' * ''

Cerioporus varius ''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' ...

'' * ''

Cerioporus vassilievae ''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'' ...

References

External links

Lentinoid and Polyporoid Fungi, Two Generic Conglomerates Containing Important Medicinal Mushrooms in Molecular Perspective
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