Synonym: Poria phloiophila.
Perenniporia phloiophila is a crust-forming, poroid fungus that grows on living trees, particularly oak species. In East and Central Texas, it has been found on Quercus buckleyi, Quercus stellata, and Quercus virginiana. The fungus produces perennial, sessile, or substipitate basidiocarps with a crustose to effused-reflexed habit, and its pores are angular to daedaleoid. It is relatively common in the region, often occurring on tree trunks and branches, especially in areas with rich soil and adequate moisture.
Prostrate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on an old live oak (Quercus virginiana) in Old Bailor park. Independence, Texas, February 27, 2019
Resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on bark of an old live oak in Old Bailor park. Independence, Texas, February 27, 2019
Resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on bark of an old live oak in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, September 3, 2020
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Close-up of resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on bark of an old live oak in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, September 3, 20208355 Old Baylor College Rd, Brenham, TX 77833, USA
Texture of resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on bark of an old live oak in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, September 3, 20204320 Roadrunner Ln, Brenham, TX 77833, USA
Resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on bark of an old live oak in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 15, 20218420 Old Baylor College Rd, Brenham, TX 77833, USA
Texture of resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on bark of a large live oak in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 15, 20218420 Old Baylor College Rd, Brenham, TX 77833, USA
Close-up of resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on bark of an old live oak in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 15, 20218420 Old Baylor College Rd, Brenham, TX 77833, USA
Resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila covering bark of a large live oak in Old Baylor Park. Independence, Texas, March 15, 20218420 Old Baylor College Rd, Brenham, TX 77833, USA
Resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on bark of a fallen branch of live oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 1, 2023Lakeview Lane, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States
Close-up of resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on bark of a fallen branch of live oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 1, 2023Lakeview Lane, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States
Pore surface of resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on bark of a fallen branch of live oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 1, 2023Lakeview Lane, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States
Growth pattern of resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on bark of a fallen branch of live oak at Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 1, 2023Lakeview Lane, Burleson County, Texas, 77879, United States
Spores of resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila collected a day before in Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 2, 2023
Spores (with less applied pressure) of resupinate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila collected a day before in Somerville Lake State Park. Texas, January 2, 2023
Prostrate polypore mushroom Perenniporia phloiophila on a live oak (Quercus virginiana) in ultraviolet light in Thomas Park. College Station, Texas, August 21, 20241205, James Parkway, College Station, Brazos County, Texas, 77840, United StatesObservations of the fungus Perenniporia phloiophila in East and Central Texas reveal its growth patterns and characteristics. The fungus was found on old live oaks (Quercus virginiana) in various locations, including Old Bailor park and Old Baylor Park in Independence, Texas, and Lake Somerville Trailway near Birch Creek Unit of Somerville Lake State Park. It typically grows as a resupinate polypore mushroom on the bark of trees, with a texture that can be observed in close-up images. The fungus was also found on fallen branches of live oaks, where it covers the bark and exhibits a distinctive growth pattern. Spores were collected and examined, revealing their characteristics under different pressures. Additionally, the fungus was observed to fluoresce under ultraviolet light, as seen on a live oak in Thomas Park, College Station, Texas.
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