Synonyms: Coriolus polygrammus, Flabellophora obovata, Leucoporus asperulus, Leucoporus discifer, Leucoporus labiatus, Leucoporus mutabilis, Leucoporus prostratus, Microporellus porphyritis, Microporus adami, Microporus caryophyllaceus, Microporus gallinaceus, Microporus lacer, Microporus mutabilis, Microporus obovatus, Microporus petaliformis, Microporus polygrammus, Microporus porphyritis, Microporus porphyrytis, Microporus rasipes, Polyporellus obovatus, Polyporus adami, Polyporus dilatatus, Polyporus fumigatus, Polyporus fuscellus, Polyporus gallinaceus, Polyporus gualeaensis, Polyporus krakataui, Polyporus labiatus, Polyporus lacer, Polyporus mutabilis, Polyporus obovatus, Polyporus petaliformis, Polyporus polygrammus, Polyporus porphyritis, Polyporus prostratus, Polyporus rasipes, Polyporus tigrinus, Polyporus tuba, Polyporus umbilicatus, Polystictus adami, Polystictus caryophyllaceus, Polystictus discifer, Polystictus gallinaceus, Polystictus lacer, Polystictus mutabilis, Polystictus obovatus, Polystictus petaliformis, Polystictus polygrammus, Polystictus porphyritis, Polystictus rasipes, Polystictus tigrinus, Stereum spathulatum.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Microporellus obovatus is a species of poroid fungus in the family Polyporaceae. It has been found in French Guiana, Guadeloupe, various locales in Africa, India, and the United States.
Microporellus obovatus is a species of poroid fungus that grows on deciduous trees, particularly oak and elm. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the summer and fall months, producing resupinate to effused-reflexed basidiocarps with a velvety to smooth texture and a grayish-brown to brownish-gray color. The pores are small and angular, measuring 5-7 per mm. It is a relatively common species in the region, often found on fallen logs, stumps, and living trees, particularly in mature forests and woodland edges.
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus(?) on rotting wood on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 2013
1618 FM 420, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 28, 2018Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus(?) on rotten oak on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, June 2, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus(?) on a rotten oak log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville, Texas, June 2, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Caps of polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a rotting oak log in wet area 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
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a rotting oak log in wet area 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
Polypore mushroom Microporellus obovatus on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, September 22, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Underside of polypore mushroom Microporellus obovatus on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, September 22, 2018Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mature Microporellus obovatus mushrooms on Kirby Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, November 10, 20187160 Mustang Trail, Kountze, TX 77625, USA
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, June 26, 2019Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on wet wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 27, 2020Raccoon Run, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a log in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, September 12, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on rotten oak on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 17, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a rotting log on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, October 16, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, San Jacinto County, Texas, 77328, United States
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a stick in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 23, 2022Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Spores of polypore mushroom Microporellus obovatus collected in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, May 23, 2022
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a log in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, June 4, 2022San Jacinto County, Texas, United States
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a fallen stick on Sundew Trail in Big Thicket National Preserve. Kountze, Texas, June 12, 2022County Road 1910, Tyler County, Texas, 77664, United States
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a log on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 26, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Underside of polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 26, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Pore surface of a polypore mushroom Microporellus obovatus on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 26, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Spores of polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus collected on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, June 26, 2022
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a heavily rotten oak log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 21, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on rotten oak wood on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 21, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Caps of polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on rotten oak wood on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 21, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Zoned cap of a polypore mushroom Microporellus obovatus on rotten oak wood on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, August 21, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on wet wood on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 11, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Underside of polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, September 11, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on rotting wood on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 18, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Polypore mushroom Microporellus obovatus on a log in a dried oxbow on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2023Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Cap of polypore mushroom Microporellus obovatus on a log in a dried oxbow on Racoon Run Trail in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, August 3, 2023Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on a rotting log on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 13, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Underside of polypore mushrooms Microporellus obovatus on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, September 13, 2024Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United StatesThe fungus Microporellus obovatus was observed in East and Central Texas from 2013 to 2024. The majority of sightings were in Sam Houston National Forest, Big Thicket National Preserve, and Lick Creek Park. The fungus was typically found on rotting wood, logs, or sticks, often in wet areas. Observations occurred throughout the year, with a higher frequency during spring and summer months. The mushrooms were described as having zoned caps and were often found in clusters. Spores were collected on several occasions. The observations suggest that Microporellus obovatus is a common species in the region, thriving in humid environments with abundant decaying wood. The consistent sightings over 11 years indicate a stable population of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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