Phlebia tremellosa (formerly Merulius tremellosus), commonly known as trembling Merulius or jelly rot, is a species of fungus in the family Meruliaceae. It is a common and widely distributed wood-decay fungus that grows on the rotting wood of both hardwood and conifer plants.
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Distribution
Widespread and common
Habitat
On decayed fallen wood of broadleaved trees and rarely conifers
Fruiting Body
Fully resupinate or bracket-like, often in large sheets, projecting outwards by 2-4 cm. Upper surface is hairy with undulating margins. Hymenium is wrinkled and folded (merulioid).
| Cycle | annual |
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| Shape | Resupinate |
| Surface | Tomentose |
| Width | 5 - 15 cm |
Flesh
Soft and gelatinous, hard when dry
| Taste | Mild |
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Spores
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| Shape | Cylindric, Allantoid |
| Ornamentation | Smooth |
| Size | 3.5-4 x 1-1.5 μm |
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Order: Polyporales
- ↳ Family: Meruliaceae
- ↳ Genus: Phlebia
Synonyms
- Merulius imbricatus Balf.-Browne
- Merulius tremellosus Fr.
- Merulius tremellosus Schrad.
- Phlebia tremellosus (Schrad.) Nakasone & Burds.
Reference Sources
T. Læssøe, J. H. Peterson (2019) Fungi of Temperate Europe Vol. 2. Princeton University Press.
G. Kibby (2020) Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe Vol. 1. Geoffrey Kibby.
Genus Phlebia
No other species found in this genus.
