Synonyms: Corticium giganteum, Kneiffia gigantea, Kneiffia globifera, Kneiffia lurideolivacea, Peniophora crosslandii, Peniophora gigantea, Peniophora globifera, Peniophora lurideolivacea, Phanerochaete gigantea, Phlebia gigantea, Scopuloides gigantea, Terana gigantea, Thelephora fimbriata, Thelephora gigantea, Thelephora lactea, Thelephora pergamenea.
Phlebiopsis gigantea is a wood-decaying fungus that grows on coniferous trees, particularly loblolly pine. In East and Central Texas, it has been found to be a common inhabitant of freshly cut stumps and wounds, playing a role in the decomposition process. The fungus produces a brown to grayish-brown crust-like fruiting body, typically 1-5 cm in diameter, with a smooth to velvety surface. It is often associated with reduced sapwood moisture and can inhibit the growth of other fungi, including those that cause decay. Phlebiopsis gigantea has been identified in various regions of East and Central Texas, including the Piney Woods and Post Oak Savannah ecoregions.
White rot fungus Phlebiopsis gigantea on a broken and vertically split pine tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Close-up of white rot fungus Phlebiopsis gigantea on a broken and vertically split pine tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
White rot fungus Phlebiopsis gigantea in a crack of a broken pine tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
White rot fungus Phlebiopsis gigantea growing in cracks of a broken pine tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Texture of white rot fungus Phlebiopsis gigantea in a crack of a broken pine tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Hyphae of white rot fungus Phlebiopsis gigantea in a crack of a broken pine tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Details of white rot fungus Phlebiopsis gigantea in a crack of a broken pine tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Hyphae of white rot fungus Phlebiopsis gigantea spreading from cracks of a broken pine tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Edge of corticioid mushroom Phlebiopsis gigantea on a fallen pine branch on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 29, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United States
Corticioid mushroom Phlebiopsis gigantea on a fallen pine branch on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, January 29, 2022Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, United StatesPhlebiopsis gigantea was observed growing on broken and vertically split pine trees in the Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest in Shepherd, Texas. The fungus was found in cracks and splits of the trees, with its hyphae spreading from these areas. Close-up observations revealed the texture and details of the fungus, including its corticioid mushroom form. Similar observations were made on a fallen pine branch on the Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north of Montgomery, Texas, where the fungus was found growing on the branch. The fungus appears to thrive in areas with damaged or decaying wood, highlighting its role as a decomposer in these ecosystems. Multiple observations were made over two years, providing insight into the growth and development of Phlebiopsis gigantea in East and Central Texas.
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