Synonyms: Boletus cinnamomeus, Coltricia oblectans, Coltricia parvula, Coltricia perennis, Microporus bulbipes, Microporus cinnamomeus, Microporus oblectans, Microporus parvulus, Pelloporus cinnamomeus, Pelloporus fimbriatus, Polyporus baudysii, Polyporus biformis, Polyporus bulbipes, Polyporus casimirii, Polyporus cinnamomeus, Polyporus cladonia, Polyporus fimbriatus, Polyporus oblectans, Polyporus parvulus, Polyporus perdurans, Polyporus splendens, Polyporus subsericeus, Polystictus biformis, Polystictus bulbipes, Polystictus cinnamomeus, Polystictus cladonia, Polystictus oblectans, Polystictus parvulus, Polystictus perdurans, Polystictus perennis, Polystictus splendens, Strilia cinnamomea, Xanthochrous bulbipes, Xanthochrous cinnamomeus, Xanthochrous oblectans, Xanthochrous parvulus, Xanthochrous perdurans, Xanthochrous splendens.
Common name: Shiny cinnamon polypore.
Coltricia cinnamomea is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Hymenochaetaceae. It is characterized by its cinnamon-brown to reddish-brown cap, 2-6 cm in diameter, with a velvety to hairy texture. The pores are small and angular, and the spores are brown and elliptical. In East and Central Texas, Coltricia cinnamomea can be found growing on the ground in deciduous and mixed forests, often associated with oak and pine trees. It typically fruits from May to October, with peak activity during the summer months. The fungus is relatively common in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and abundant leaf litter.
Vase-shaped polypore mushroom Coltricia cinnamomea in a pine forest on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, June 30, 2018
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Side view of vase-shaped polypore mushroom Coltricia cinnamomea on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, June 30, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Silky cap of vase-shaped polypore mushroom Coltricia cinnamomea on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, June 30, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Shiny cinnamon polypore mushrooms Coltricia cinnamomea on a mossy stump in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Group of shiny cinnamon polypore mushrooms Coltricia cinnamomea on a mossy stump in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Shiny cinnamon polypore mushrooms Coltricia cinnamomea in moss in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Shiny cinnamon polypore mushrooms Coltricia cinnamomea in moss on a stump in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, July 14, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Shiny cinnamon polypore mushroom (Coltricia cinnamomea) on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, August 4, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Vase-shaped polypore mushrooms Coltricia cinnamomea on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 23, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Shiny cinnamon polypore mushrooms (Coltricia cinnamomea) on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Huntsville, Texas, October 13, 2018Walk In Camp Sites, Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Shiny cinnamon polypore mushrooms (Coltricia cinnamomea) at the base of a rotting pine on Lone Star Hiking Trail south from Stubblefield Campground in Sam Houston National Forest. Huntsville, Texas, October 13, 2018Walk In Camp Sites, Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of a small cinnamon polypore mushroom (Coltricia cinnamomea) on a bonfire site on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 10, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Small cinnamon polypore mushroom (Coltricia cinnamomea) on a bonfire site on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 10, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Vase-shaped polypore mushrooms Coltricia cinnamomea on a stump on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 6, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Vase-shaped polypore mushroom Coltricia cinnamomea on Closed Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 10, 2020Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Shiny cinnamon polypore mushrooms (Coltricia cinnamomea) on sandy soil near a small creek in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, June 1, 2021Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Shiny cinnamon polypore mushrooms (Coltricia cinnamomea) on burned pieces of pine wood on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 2, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Shiny cinnamon polypore mushroom (Coltricia cinnamomea) near a pine stump on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 23, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of shiny cinnamon polypore mushroom (Coltricia cinnamomea) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 23, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Caps of shiny cinnamon polypore mushrooms (Coltricia cinnamomea) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 23, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Caps and underside of shiny cinnamon polypore mushrooms (Coltricia cinnamomea) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 23, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Zones on a cap of shiny cinnamon polypore mushroom (Coltricia cinnamomea) on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 23, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of Coltricia cinnamomea in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows in various environments, including pine forests, mossy stumps, and sandy soil near creeks. It was found on the Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail, Big Creek Scenic Area, and Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms were observed growing alone or in groups, with shiny cinnamon-colored caps and vase-shaped forms. Some were found on rotting pine, burned wood, or near bonfire sites. The fungus was also spotted in Lick Creek Park, College Station, and on the Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail. Observations took place from June to October, with some sightings in April and July, indicating a potential growth period during warmer months.
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