11,436 observationsLeast Concern
Green Wood Cup
Chlorociboria aeruginascens
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Leotiomycetes ›Order: Helotiales ›Family: Chlorociboriaceae ›Genus: Chlorociboria
About
Chlorociboria aeruginascens is a saprobic species of mushroom, commonly known as the green elfcup or the green wood cup because of its characteristic small, green, saucer-shaped fruit bodies. Although the actual fruit bodies are infrequently seen, the green staining of wood caused by the fungus is more prevalent.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Green Wood Cup is Chlorociboria aeruginascens.
- Green Wood Cup belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Green Wood Cup belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Green Wood Cup belongs to the class Leotiomycetes.
- Green Wood Cup belongs to the order Helotiales.
- Green Wood Cup belongs to the family Chlorociboriaceae.
- Green Wood Cup belongs to the genus Chlorociboria.