18,495 observationsCritically Endangered
Resinous Polypore
Ischnoderma resinosum
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Basidiomycota ›Class: Agaricomycetes ›Order: Polyporales ›Family: Ischnodermataceae ›Genus: Ischnoderma
About
Ischnoderma resinosum is a species of fungus in the family Fomitopsidaceae. Commonly known as the late fall polypore, resinous polypore, or benzoin bracket, this shelf mushroom is 7–25 cm (3–10 in) across, velvety, dark red/brown, aging black. Its spongy but tough, sweet smelling flesh exudes a red liquid when young. This fungus fruits on hardwood logs and stumps in late autumn. A widely distributed species, it has been recorded from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Resinous Polypore is Ischnoderma resinosum.
- Resinous Polypore belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Resinous Polypore belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
- Resinous Polypore belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
- Resinous Polypore belongs to the order Polyporales.
- Resinous Polypore belongs to the family Ischnodermataceae.
- Resinous Polypore belongs to the genus Ischnoderma.