Synonyms: Coniophora atrocinerea, Coniophora brunneola, Coniophora ellisii, Coniophora fulvo, Coniophora furva, Coniophora leucothrix, Coniophora sistotremoides, Coniophora umbrina, Coniophorella olivacea, Coniophorella umbrina, Corticium brunneolum, Corticium ellisii, Corticium leucothrix, Corticium leucotrichum, Corticium olivaceum, Corticium umbrinum, Hymenochaete ellisii, Hypochnus olivaceus, Odontia sistotremoides, Rhinotrichum corticioides, Thelephora olivacea, Thelephora sistotremoides, Thelephora umbrina, Tomentellastrum umbrinum, Tremella olivacea.
Common name: olive duster.
Coniophora olivacea is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Coniophoraceae. It is characterized by its olive-green to brownish-green crust-like growth on decaying wood, typically found in moist environments. In East and Central Texas, it has been reported to grow on various hardwoods, including oak and maple, often in shaded areas with rich soil. The fungus produces small, yellowish-brown spores and has a leathery texture. It is relatively common in the region, particularly during the spring and fall months when humidity is higher.
Corticioid fungus Coniophora olivacea or may be other species of Coniophora on a wet pine log on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, September 28, 2019
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Corticioid fungus Coniophora olivacea or may be other species of Coniophora under a fallen pine in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, November 28, 2019330 Harmon Rd, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Brown texture of corticioid fungus Coniophora olivacea or may be other species of Coniophora under a fallen pine in Bastrop State Park. Bastrop, Texas, November 28, 2019330 Harmon Rd, Bastrop, TX 78602, USA
Corticioid mushroom Coniophora olivacea under a fallen pine on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 14, 2019N Wilderness Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Gyphae of corticioid mushroom Coniophora olivacea under a fallen pine on North Wilderness Trail of Little Lake Creek Wilderness in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 14, 2019N Wilderness Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Web like corticioid fungus Coniophora olivacea(?) under a fallen pine on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 15, 2019
Corticioid fungus Coniophora olivacea(?) on pine bark in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Corticioid fungus Coniophora olivacea(?) on bark of a fallen pine in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Close-up of corticioid fungus Coniophora olivacea on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, February 8, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Richards, TX 77873, USA
Corticioid fungus Coniophora olivacea on a fallen pine on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, February 8, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Richards, TX 77873, USA
Hyphae of corticioid fungus Coniophora olivacea on pine bark on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, February 8, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Richards, TX 77873, USA
Corticioid fungus Coniophora olivacea and clustered icicle fungus (Mucronella calva) on a fallen pine on Little Lake Creek Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, February 8, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Richards, TX 77873, USA
Corticioid mushroom Coniophora olivacea on a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Texture of corticioid mushroom Coniophora olivacea on a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Hyphae of corticioid mushroom Coniophora olivacea on a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Corticioid mushroom Coniophora olivacea together with some slime mold on a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 25, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Olive duster crust fungus (Coniophora olivacea) on a pine log on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 14, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Olive duster fungus (Coniophora olivacea) on a pine log without bark on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 14, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Olive duster crust fungus (Coniophora olivacea) and its hyphae on a pine log on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 14, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Pattern of olive duster crust fungus (Coniophora olivacea) on a pine log on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 14, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Corticioid mushroom Olive duster (Coniophora olivacea) on a pine log on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, December 5, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Close-up of corticioid mushroom Olive duster (Coniophora olivacea) on a pine log on Sand Branch Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery. Texas, December 5, 2021Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of corticioid fungus Coniophora olivacea from a fallen barkless pine or may be oak branch, collected two days before on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 16, 2022
Spores (in KOH, x100 objective) of olive duster crust fungus (Coniophora olivacea) collected 2 days before near Caney Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 2, 2023
Spores (in KOH) of olive duster crust fungus (Coniophora olivacea) collected 2 days before near Caney Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 2, 2023
Close-up of olive duster fungus (Coniophora olivacea) on a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, December 17, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Olive duster fungus (Coniophora olivacea) on a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, December 17, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Web-like hyphae of olive duster fungus (Coniophora olivacea) on a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, December 17, 2023Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United StatesThe observations document the presence of Coniophora olivacea, a corticioid fungus, in East and Central Texas. The fungus was found on pine logs, bark, and fallen trees in various locations, including Sam Houston National Forest and Bastrop State Park. Observations were made over a period of four years, from 2019 to 2023. The fungus was often associated with wet or moist environments and was sometimes found with other species, such as slime mold. Microscopic examination of spores was also conducted. The observations provide a record of the distribution and characteristics of Coniophora olivacea in the region, with multiple sightings at different times and locations, indicating its presence throughout the year. The fungus was consistently identified by its olive-colored texture and web-like hyphae.
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