1,000 observationsLeast Concern
cinnabar powdercap
Cystodermella cinnabarina
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Agaricales ›Genus: Cystodermella
About
Cystodermella cinnabarina is a basidiomycete fungus of the genus Cystodermella. Its fruiting body is a small agaric bearing a distinctive reddish-coloured grainy cap. It occurs in coniferous and deciduous forests throughout the world. Prior to 2002, this species belonged to genus Cystoderma, subsection Cinnabarina, under the name Cystoderma cinnabarinum which is still sometimes applied. Another often used synonym is Cystoderma terreyi.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of cinnabar powdercap is Cystodermella cinnabarina.
- cinnabar powdercap belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- cinnabar powdercap belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- cinnabar powdercap belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- cinnabar powdercap belongs to the order Agaricales.
- cinnabar powdercap belongs to the genus Cystodermella.