🌿Native Nature

Craypot Stinkhorn

Colus pusillus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Phallales ›Family: Clathraceae ›Genus: Colus

About

Colus pusillus is a species of fungus in the family Phallaceae. It is found in Australia. It is sometimes known as the craypot stinkhorn or basket stinkhorn, a reference to the unique appearance of the fruiting bodies which consist of vivid red, wrinkled arms that branch and connect to form a cage-like structure reminiscent to that of the related species Clathrus ruber. This fungus is saprobic and makes frequent appearances on garden mulch as a result.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Craypot Stinkhorn?
The scientific name of Craypot Stinkhorn is Colus pusillus.
What kingdom does Craypot Stinkhorn belong to?
Craypot Stinkhorn belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Craypot Stinkhorn belong to?
Craypot Stinkhorn belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Craypot Stinkhorn belong to?
Craypot Stinkhorn belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Craypot Stinkhorn belong to?
Craypot Stinkhorn belongs to the order Phallales.
What family does Craypot Stinkhorn belong to?
Craypot Stinkhorn belongs to the family Clathraceae.
What genus does Craypot Stinkhorn belong to?
Craypot Stinkhorn belongs to the genus Colus.