Synonyms: Fomes badius, Fomes rimosus, Fomitiporella badia, Microporus badius, Phellinus violascens, Polyporus badius, Polystictus badius, Scindalma badium, Trametes badia, Trametes badius.
Common name: bay polypore.
Phellinus badius is a species of bracket fungus that grows on trees, typically oak and elm. In East and Central Texas, it is commonly found on live oaks and other hardwoods, often forming semicircular to circular brackets with reddish-brown to dark brown caps and white to light brown pores. The fungus is perennial and can grow up to 10 cm in diameter, with a stalk that is typically short and stout. It is widely distributed in the region, particularly in areas with rich soil and abundant tree cover.
Bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius(?) (Phellinus rimosus group) on a dry horse apple tree (Maclura pomifera) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, August 5, 2018
23450 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Fulvifomes b., Phellinus rimosus group) on a branch of a dried Huisache tree (Acacia farnesiana) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 28, 201923880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Pore surface of bracket mushroom Phellinus badius (Fulvifomes b., Phellinus rimosus group) on a branch of a dried Huisache tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 28, 201923880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Blackened and deeply cracked upper surface of bracket mushroom Phellinus badius (Fulvifomes b., Phellinus rimosus group) on a branch of a dried Huisache tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 28, 201923880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Underside view of bracket mushroom Phellinus badius (Fulvifomes b., Phellinus rimosus group) on a branch of a dried Huisache tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 28, 201923880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) on a large dry osage orange without bark, dried long time ago, 1.5-2 m above ground, in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 2020Old Washington Town Site Loop Trail, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Pore surface of bracket mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) on a large dry osage orange without bark, dried long time ago, 1.5-2 m above ground, in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 2020Old Washington Town Site Loop Trail, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Cracked top of bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Fulvifomes b., Phellinus rimosus group) on a living huisache tree, in prairie, in shade of Yaupon holly bushes, in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 202023880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Underside of bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Fulvifomes b., Phellinus rimosus group) on a living huisache tree, in prairie, in shade of Yaupon holly bushes, in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 202023880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Pore surface of bracket mushroom Phellinus badius (Fulvifomes b., Phellinus rimosus group) on a living huisache tree, in prairie, in shade of Yaupon holly bushes, in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 202023880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Upper surface with cracks of bracket mushroom Phellinus badius (Fulvifomes b., Phellinus rimosus group) on a living huisache tree, in prairie, in shade of Yaupon holly bushes, in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 202023880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Side view of bracket mushroom Phellinus badius (Fulvifomes b., Phellinus rimosus group) on a living huisache tree, in prairie, in shade of Yaupon holly bushes, in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 202023880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Pore surface with web of Sporophagomyces(?) fungus of bracket mushroom Phellinus badius (Fulvifomes b., Phellinus rimosus group) on a living huisache tree, in prairie, in shade of Yaupon holly bushes, in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 202023880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Details of deep cracks of bracket mushroom Phellinus badius (Fulvifomes b., Phellinus rimosus group) on a living huisache tree, in prairie, in shade of Yaupon holly bushes, in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 202023880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) with moss taken from a large dry osage orange at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 2020
Bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) on black background taken from a large dry osage orange at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 2020
Upper and lowers sides of bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) pores around 10 per mm taken from a large dry osage orange at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 2020
Bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) taken from a large dry osage orange at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 2020
Attachment side of bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) taken from a large dry osage orange at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, November 24, 2020
Bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) on a living huisache tree, in prairie, in shade of Yaupon holly bushes, in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 8, 202023880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Underside of bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) on a living huisache tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 8, 202023880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Cracked cap surface of bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) on a living huisache tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, December 8, 202023880 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) on a living Huisache tree (Acacia farnesiana) in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 24, 2021Old Washington Town Site Loop Trail, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Underside of bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) on a living Huisache tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 24, 2021Old Washington Town Site Loop Trail, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Brown pores of bracket polypore mushroom Phellinus badius (Phellinus rimosus group) on a living Huisache tree in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 24, 2021Old Washington Town Site Loop Trail, Washington, TX 77880, USAThe fungus Phellinus badius was observed in East and Central Texas, specifically in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. The observations were made between August 2018 and January 2021. The fungus was found growing on various hosts, including dry horse apple trees, dried Huisache trees, and living Huisache trees. The mushrooms were characterized by their bracket-shaped caps with cracked upper surfaces and brown pores on the underside. Some observations noted the presence of other fungi, such as Sporophagomyces, growing on the Phellinus badius mushrooms. The fungus was often found in prairie areas, shaded by Yaupon holly bushes. Overall, the observations suggest that Phellinus badius is a common species in the region, capable of growing on a variety of hosts and in different environmental conditions.
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