160 observationsVulnerable
willow gloves
Hypocreopsis lichenoides
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Sordariomycetes ›Order: Hypocreales ›Family: Hypocreaceae ›Genus: Hypocreopsis
About
Hypocreopsis lichenoides is part of the family Hypocreaceae and genus Hypocreopsis, a group of fungi that form ascomata on the stems of trees and shrubs. The ascomata are orange-brown and consist of radiating, perithecial lobes. It is commonly known as willow gloves due to the resemblance of the ascocarp to rubber gloves, and because it is usually found on willow trees.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of willow gloves is Hypocreopsis lichenoides.
- willow gloves belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- willow gloves belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- willow gloves belongs to the class Sordariomycetes.
- willow gloves belongs to the order Hypocreales.
- willow gloves belongs to the family Hypocreaceae.
- willow gloves belongs to the genus Hypocreopsis.