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Scarlet Cup

Sarcoscypha coccinea

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Pezizomycetes ›Order: Pezizales ›Family: Sarcoscyphaceae ›Genus: Sarcoscypha

About

Sarcoscypha coccinea, commonly known as the scarlet elf cup, scarlet elf cap, or the scarlet cup, is a species of fungus in the family Sarcoscyphaceae of the order Pezizales. The fungus, widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere, has been found in Africa, Asia, Europe, North and South America, and Australia. The type species of the genus Sarcoscypha, S. coccinea has been known by many names since its first appearance in the scientific literature in 1772. Phylogenetic analysis...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Scarlet Cup?
The scientific name of Scarlet Cup is Sarcoscypha coccinea.
What kingdom does Scarlet Cup belong to?
Scarlet Cup belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Scarlet Cup belong to?
Scarlet Cup belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Scarlet Cup belong to?
Scarlet Cup belongs to the class Pezizomycetes.
What order does Scarlet Cup belong to?
Scarlet Cup belongs to the order Pezizales.
What family does Scarlet Cup belong to?
Scarlet Cup belongs to the family Sarcoscyphaceae.
What genus does Scarlet Cup belong to?
Scarlet Cup belongs to the genus Sarcoscypha.