Synonyms: Boletus nitidus, Chaetoporus euporus, Chaetoporus nitidus, Chaetoporus tenuis, Irpex nitidus, Mucronoporus tenuis, Physisporus euporus, Physisporus nitidus, Physisporus vitellinulus, Polyporus euporus, Polyporus micans, Polyporus nitidus, Poria eupora, Poria fulgens, Poria nitida, Poria vitellinula, Scindalma chaetoporus, Steccherinum nitidum.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Junghuhnia nitida is a widespread species of crust fungus in the family Steccherinaceae.
Estonian: Ookerjas nääts, Swedish: Ockraporing.
Junghuhnia nitida is a species of crust fungus that grows on decaying wood. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the spring and fall, producing effused-reflexed to nearly resupinate basidiocarps with a smooth, waxy, and shiny hymenium that ranges in color from pale brown to dark reddish-brown. The pores are small and angular, and the spores are cylindrical to subcylindrical, measuring 4-6 μm in length. It is commonly found on deciduous logs and stumps, particularly those of oak and elm, in moist, shaded areas.
Resupinate polypore mushroom Junghuhnia nitida and a corticioid fungus on underside of a log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Resupinate fungus Junghuhnia nitida on underside of a log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Junghuhnia nitida in East and Central Texas reveal its presence on the underside of logs. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the fungus was found on May 28, 2018, growing as a resupinate polypore mushroom. It was also observed growing alongside a corticioid fungus on the same log. The fungus was seen to be thriving in this environment, suggesting that it prefers the moist and sheltered conditions found on the underside of logs. Similar observations were made in the same location, with Junghuhnia nitida growing as a resupinate fungus, indicating its ability to colonize and grow on decaying wood in this region. These findings provide insight into the habitat preferences and growth patterns of Junghuhnia nitida in East and Central Texas. The species appears to be well adapted to the local environment.
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