🌿Native Nature

Conifer-base Polypore

Heterobasidion annosum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Russulales ›Family: Bondarzewiaceae ›Genus: Heterobasidion

About

Heterobasidion annosum is a basidiomycete fungus in the family Bondarzewiaceae. It is considered to be the most economically important forest pathogen in the Northern Hemisphere. Heterobasidion annosum is widespread in forests in the United States and is responsible for the loss of one billion U.S. dollars annually. This fungus has been known by many different names. Commonly, it is also known as annosum root rot. First described by Fries in 1821, it was known by the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Conifer-base Polypore?
The scientific name of Conifer-base Polypore is Heterobasidion annosum.
What is the conservation status of Conifer-base Polypore?
The Conifer-base Polypore has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Conifer-base Polypore belong to?
Conifer-base Polypore belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Conifer-base Polypore belong to?
Conifer-base Polypore belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Conifer-base Polypore belong to?
Conifer-base Polypore belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Conifer-base Polypore belong to?
Conifer-base Polypore belongs to the order Russulales.
What family does Conifer-base Polypore belong to?
Conifer-base Polypore belongs to the family Bondarzewiaceae.
What genus does Conifer-base Polypore belong to?
Conifer-base Polypore belongs to the genus Heterobasidion.