Synonyms: Acia aurea, Acia diaphana, Acia nodulosa, Acia stenodon, Dryodon nodulosum, Dryodon nodulosus, Hericium nodulosum, Hydnum aureum, Hydnum diaphanum, Hydnum membranaceum, Hydnum nodulosum, Mycoacia stenodon, Mycoleptodon microcystidius, Odontia aurea, Odontia diaphana, Phlebia aurea, Steccherinum microcystidium.
Mycoacia aurea is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Meruliaceae. It is a crust-like fungus that grows on dead wood, typically on deciduous trees. In East and Central Texas, Mycoacia aurea has been found on a variety of substrates, including oak, elm, and willow. The fungus produces small, golden-yellow to yellow-brown fruiting bodies that are waxy in texture and have a smooth to slightly wrinkled surface. It is a relatively common species in the region, often growing in shaded, humid areas with rich soil and abundant organic matter.
Hydnaceae fungi Mycoacia aurea on rotten wood in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 1, 2017
Anderson St, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Orange tooth mushroom Mycoacia aurea(?) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, December 9, 2017Hensel Park DriveWay, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Orange hydnoid mushroom Mycoacia aurea(?) in Hensel Park. College Station, Texas, December 9, 2017Hensel Park DriveWay, College Station, TX 77840, USAObservations of Mycoacia aurea in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows on rotten wood. In Bee Creek Park, College Station, it was found on November 1, 2017. Later, in Hensel Park, also in College Station, similar orange-colored fungi were observed on December 9, 2017. These specimens were identified as possible Mycoacia aurea, with one described as an "orange tooth mushroom" and another as an "orange hydnoid mushroom". The fungus appears to thrive in the region's parks, specifically on decaying wood, during the late fall season. The consistent appearance of orange coloration across observations suggests a distinctive characteristic of Mycoacia aurea in this region. Further study could confirm the identity of these specimens and provide more insight into the habitat and growth patterns of this fungus in East and Central Texas.
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