Polypore Mushroom (Gloeophyllaceae) - PictureThis

Plant Encyclopedia

Plants A-Z Toxic Plants Weeds Plants by Region Plant Questions

Plant Care Guide

Houseplants Garden Plants Flowers Fruits & Vegetables

Identify Plants

English

English

繁體中文

日本語

Español

Français

Deutsch

Pусский

Português

Italiano

한국어

Nederlands

العربية

Svenska

Polskie

ภาษาไทย

Bahasa Melayu

Bahasa Indonesia

Search Plants

Try for Free

English

English

繁體中文

日本語

Español

Français

Deutsch

Pусский

Português

Italiano

한국어

Nederlands

العربية

Svenska

Polskie

ภาษาไทย

Bahasa Melayu

Bahasa Indonesia

Polypore Mushroom

The wood-decay polypore Mushroom family prefers tropical woodlands and forests, where it grows on trees and depletes them of moisture, causing brown rot. Its most well-known member is the rusty gilled polypore, a reddish-brown fungus that grows in wavy, shelf-like clusters.

Scientific classification

Family

Polypore Mushroom (Gloeophyllaceae)

Mushroom-forming fungi

Instantly identify plants with a snap

Snap a photo for instant plant ID, gaining quick insights on disease prevention, treatment, toxicity, care, uses, and symbolism, etc.

Download the App for Free

Evergreen

Leaf type

Images of Polypore Mushroom

PEOPLE ALSO ASK

What is Gloeophyllaceae?How many genera are there under Gloeophyllaceae?Where you can found Gloeophyllum sepiarium?How long will a Gloeophyllum sepiarium live?What are the characteristics of Gloeophyllum?Do insects affect Gloeophyllaceae?What is the texture of Gloeophyllaceae?Does Gloeophyllaceae have any edible species under it?

Plant disease auto-diagnose & prevention

AI-powered plant doctor helps you diagnose plant problems in seconds.

Download the App for Free