1,281 observationsLeast Concern
Parasitic Bolete
Pseudoboletus parasiticus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Boletales ›Family: Boletaceae ›Genus: Pseudoboletus
About
Pseudoboletus parasiticus, previously known as Boletus parasiticus and Xerocomus parasiticus, commonly known as the parasitic bolete is a rare, inedible Boletaceae mushroom found on earthballs (Scleroderma citrinum). Pseudoboletus parasiticus is one of the early most diverging lineages of the Boletaceae, the lineage of Chalciporus spp and Buchwaldoboletus lignicola is the most basal lineage in the Boletaceae.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Parasitic Bolete is Pseudoboletus parasiticus.
- The Parasitic Bolete has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- Parasitic Bolete belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Parasitic Bolete belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Parasitic Bolete belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Parasitic Bolete belongs to the order Boletales.
- Parasitic Bolete belongs to the family Boletaceae.
- Parasitic Bolete belongs to the genus Pseudoboletus.