Chaetocalathus craterellus
Table of Contents
Practical Data
Sensory, Occurrence, Shape, and Coloring of Chaetocalathus craterellus
Sensory
Edibility
Poorly EdibleTaste
MildOccurrence
Rarity
RareSeason
October - MarchGrowth
WoodsShape
Group
Gill MushroomSize
1 to 2 cmCap
Umbrella-LikeStem Surface
FlakySpore Donor
Adnate DecurrentColoring
Cap
WhiteFlesh
WhiteGills
WhiteStem
WhiteSpore Dust
WhiteResearch Data
Etymology and Classification of Chaetocalathus craterellus
Etymology
Scientific name | Chaetocalathus craterellus |
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Gender | Masculine |
Status of name | Legitimate |
Type of name | Combination |
Rank | Species |
Year of publication | 1943 |
Authors | R. Singer |
Classification
- Fungi
- Dikarya
- Basidiomycota
- Agaricomycotina
- Agaricomycetes
- Agaricomycetidae
- Agaricales
- Marasmiaceae
- Chaetocalathus
Description
Description of Chaetocalathus craterellus
Occurrence and Growth
Chaetocalathus craterellus is a rare mushroom that grows mainly on woods. Its main season begins in October and ends in March.
Woods
Edibility, Taste and Smell
Chaetocalathus craterellus is poorly edible. The mushroom tastes mild.
Poorly edible
Mild taste
Shape and Surface
Chaetocalathus craterellus commonly measures from 1 to 2 cm. The cap is shaped umbrella-like. The stem surface is flaky. The spore donor can be described as adnate and decurrent.
Umbrella-like cap
Flaky stem surface
Adnate spore donor
Decurrent spore donor
Coloring
The cap of Chaetocalathus craterellus is frequently colored white. The color of the flesh is often white. The gills of Chaetocalathus craterellus are regularly colored white. The stem is often colored white. The spore dust is frequently colored white.
Etymology and Classification
Chaetocalathus craterellus (Gender: Masculine) was scientifically described by R. Singer and effectively published in 1943. The name Chaetocalathus craterellus is of type combination. Chaetocalathus craterellus has the status legitimate.
The scientific classification of Chaetocalathus craterellus is Fungi, Dikarya, Basidiomycota, Agaricomycotina, Agaricomycetes, Agaricomycetidae, Agaricales, Marasmiaceae, Chaetocalathus. For further information, please see R. Singer (1943, p. 518).
Synonyms
Chaetocalathus craterellus is also known for its latin synonyms Pleurotus craterellus, Pleurotellus patelloides, Pleurotellus craterellus, Lentinus sericeosquamosus, Lachnella craterellus, Lachnella craterella, Dendrosarcus craterellus, Crinipellis craterellus, Crinipellis craterella.
References
Singer, R. 1942. A monographic study of the genera Crinipellis and Chaetocalathus. Lilloa. 8:441-534