Spring Polypore

Lentinus arcularius

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi β€ΊPhylum: Basidiomycota β€ΊClass: Agaricomycetes β€ΊOrder: Polyporales β€ΊFamily: Polyporaceae β€ΊGenus: Lentinus

About

Lentinus arcularius, also known as the spring polypore, is a species of fungus in the family Polyporaceae. It has been found on all continents, but has primarily been documented in the United States, Austria, Mexico, Australia, and Japan. It was first documented in 1783 by German naturalist August Batsch under the name Boletus arcularius. It was later renamed to Polyporus arcularius in 1821 by Swedish mycologist Elias Magnus Fries before being recently (2010) transferred to the...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Spring Polypore?
The scientific name of Spring Polypore is Lentinus arcularius.
What kingdom does Spring Polypore belong to?
Spring Polypore belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Spring Polypore belong to?
Spring Polypore belongs to the phylum Basidiomycota.
What class does Spring Polypore belong to?
Spring Polypore belongs to the class Agaricomycetes.
What order does Spring Polypore belong to?
Spring Polypore belongs to the order Polyporales.
What family does Spring Polypore belong to?
Spring Polypore belongs to the family Polyporaceae.
What genus does Spring Polypore belong to?
Spring Polypore belongs to the genus Lentinus.