Synonyms: Auricularia corticalis, Corticium acerinum, Corticium corticale, Corticium quercinum, Kneiffia corticalis, Lichen carneus, Peniophora corticalis, Peniophora pezizoides, Stereum tuberculosum, Thaelaephora carnea, Thelephora agglutinata, Thelephora carnea, Thelephora corticalis, Thelephora quercina.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Peniophora quercina is a species of wood-decay fungus in the family Peniophoraceae. The species produces fruit bodies which vary in appearance depending on whether they are wet or dry. The wet fruit bodies are waxy and lilac, and attached strongly to the wood. When dry, the edges curl up and reveal the dark underside, while the surface becomes crusty and pink. P. quercina is the type species of Peniophora, and was moved to the genus upon its creation by Mordecai Cubitt Cooke. The species is found primarily in Europe, where it can be encountered all year. Though primarily growing upon dead wood, especially oak, it is also capable of growing upon still-living wood.
Estonian: Tammekirmik, French: Corticie du chêne, German: Eichen-Zystidenrindenpilz, Polish: Powłocznica dębowa, Swedish: Gråskinn.
Peniophora quercina is a crust-like fungus that grows on deciduous trees, particularly oak species. In East and Central Texas, it has been found on Quercus spp., typically on dead branches or trunks. The fungus produces small, waxy, and pale-colored fruiting bodies that are often resupinate, meaning they grow flat against the substrate. It is a relatively common species in the region, particularly in areas with abundant oak trees, such as woodlands and urban landscapes.
Corticioid mushroom Peniophora quercina on a fallen oak branch in Bee Creek Park. College Station, Texas, December 27, 2018
Wolf Pen Creek Park, 1015 Colgate Dr, College Station, TX 77840, USA
Corticioid fungus Peniophora quercina on a fallen oak branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2021Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Corticioid (crust) fungus Peniophora quercina on a fallen oak branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2021Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United States
Corticioid fungus Peniophora quercina with white margin on a fallen oak branch in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, November 9, 2021Racoon Run Trail, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, United StatesObservations of Peniophora quercina in East and Central Texas reveal its presence on fallen oak branches in various parks. In Bee Creek Park, College Station, it was found on December 27, 2018. Multiple sightings were recorded in Lick Creek Park, also in College Station, on November 9, 2021. The fungus was observed with a white margin on one occasion, and its corticioid (crust) growth form was noted. The repeated findings in Lick Creek Park suggest that Peniophora quercina is relatively common in this area, at least on fallen oak branches. The observations span different times of the year, indicating that the fungus can be present in the environment during various seasons. Overall, these sightings provide insight into the habitat and growth patterns of Peniophora quercina in East and Central Texas.
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