Synonyms: Acanthophysium candidum, Aleurocorticium candidum, Aleurodiscus candidus, Stereum candidum, Thelephora candida, Vuilleminia candida.
Dendrothele candida is a crust-like fungus that grows on trees, particularly oak and maple species. In East and Central Texas, it has been found on living tree trunks, stumps, and fallen logs, typically in shaded, humid areas with rich soil. The fungus forms small, circular to irregular patches of white or cream-colored tissue, often with a waxy or leathery texture. It is a relatively rare species in the region, but can be locally common in suitable habitats, such as riparian zones and woodland edges.
Smooth white patch of corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida on bark of a big live oak (Quercus virginiana) in a forest behind the park entrance at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, August 9, 2020
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White cracked patch of corticioid mushroom Dendrothele candida on bark of a big live oak behind the park entrance at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, August 9, 2020113 Parkview Dr, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Patch of corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida on bark of a big live oak behind the park entrance at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, August 9, 2020113 Parkview Dr, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
White patches of corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida on bark of a big live oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, August 9, 2020113 Parkview Dr, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
White patches of corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida in crevices of bark of a big live oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, August 9, 2020113 Parkview Dr, Somerville, TX 77879, USA
Corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida on bark of an oak fallen across the creek on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, August 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
White patches of corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida on bark of an oak fallen across the creek on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, August 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close-up of corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida on bark of an oak fallen across the creek on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, August 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
White crust of corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida on bark of an oak fallen across the creek on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, August 25, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
White crust fungus Dendrothele candida on oak bark on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, November 5, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida on a tree stump on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, September 25, 2021Kirby Nature Trail, Hardin County, Texas, United States
A piece of tree bark with white corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida together with a cap of a bolete mushroom Fistulinella jamaicensis under oak, pine, magnolia, holly on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, September 25, 2021Kirby Nature Trail, Hardin County, Texas, United States
Spores (at low magnification, x40 objective) of white crust fungus Dendrothele candida from bark of a large live oak at the entrance, collected a day before in Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 2, 2023
Spores (x100 objective) of white crust fungus Dendrothele candida from bark of a large live oak at the entrance, collected a day before in Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 2, 2023
Spores (stacked image) of white crust fungus Dendrothele candida from bark of a large live oak at the entrance, collected a day before in Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 2, 2023
Corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida on bark of a fallen oak on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 9, 2023Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
White spots of corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida on bark of a fallen oak on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, February 9, 2023Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Crust fungus Dendrothele candida on a fallen oak together with Mycena chloroxantha var. appalachienensis (Mycena sect. Sacchariferae) on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 8, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida on bark of a fallen oak on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 8, 2023Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Spores of corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida collected in Sam Houston National Forest near Montgomery a day before. Texas, April 9, 2023
Spores of corticioid fungus Dendrothele candida from a broadleaf tree in deep shade, collected a day before in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, January 4, 2024
Tree trunk with white crust fungus Dendrothele candida(?) in ultraviolet light in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, October 29, 2024Aggieland Cycling (Primary), Valley View Drive, Flats on 12 Apartments, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United StatesObservations of the fungus Dendrothele candida in East and Central Texas reveal it grows on various oak species, including live oaks and fallen oaks. The fungus forms smooth white patches, cracked patches, or crusts on the bark, often in crevices. It has been found in multiple locations, including Lake Somerville Trailway, Sam Houston National Forest, Big Thicket National Preserve, Lick Creek Park, and Hensel Park. The fungus appears to thrive in shaded areas and can coexist with other fungi, such as bolete mushrooms. Spore observations under low magnification (x40 objective) and high magnification (x100 objective) have been recorded, showing the fungus's microscopic characteristics. The fungus has been spotted throughout the year, from August to April, indicating its persistence in the region.
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