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Ochre-banded Conk

Fomitopsis ochracea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Polyporales ›Family: Fomitopsidaceae ›Genus: Fomitopsis

About

F. ochracea is a polypore fungus found in North America. It was isolated from Albertan forests, and can be found in British Columbia. It has been isolated as far East as Newfoundland, but prefers Northern climates. It can be isolated throughout the Appalachian range, as far down as Georgia. It is a detritivore on both hardwood trees and conifers, causing a brown cubical rot. It is a member of the genus Fomitopsis, a common group of...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Ochre-banded Conk?
The scientific name of Ochre-banded Conk is Fomitopsis ochracea.
What kingdom does Ochre-banded Conk belong to?
Ochre-banded Conk belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Ochre-banded Conk belong to?
Ochre-banded Conk belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Ochre-banded Conk belong to?
Ochre-banded Conk belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Ochre-banded Conk belong to?
Ochre-banded Conk belongs to the order Polyporales.
What family does Ochre-banded Conk belong to?
Ochre-banded Conk belongs to the family Fomitopsidaceae.
What genus does Ochre-banded Conk belong to?
Ochre-banded Conk belongs to the genus Fomitopsis.