Synonyms: Creolophus fulgens, Dryodon fulgens, Hapalopilus fibrillosus, Hydnum fulgens, Inoderma fibrillosum, Inonotus fibrillosus, Microporus aurantiacus, Microporus lithuanicus, Ochroporus lithuanicus, Phaeolus aurantiacus, Phaeolus fibrillosus, Pleurodon fulgens, Polyporus aurantiacus, Polyporus fibrillosus, Polyporus lithuanicus, Polystictus aurantiacus, Polystictus lithuanicus, Pycnoporellus fibrillosus.
Pycnoporellus fulgens is a species of fungus that grows on the ground in association with pine trees. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits from May to October, producing bright orange to reddish-orange caps that are 2-6 cm wide and have a velvety texture. The flesh is soft and fragile, with a mild earthy odor. It can be found in pine-dominated forests, particularly those with shortleaf pine and loblolly pine, where it plays a role in decomposing organic matter and forming mycorrhizal relationships with tree roots.
Orange polypore mushrooms Pycnoporellus fulgens(?) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, September 22, 2018
Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAThe fungus Pycnoporellus fulgens was observed on the Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville, Texas, on September 22, 2018. The mushrooms were identified as orange polypores and were found growing on a tree or log along the trail. This sighting suggests that Pycnoporellus fulgens may be present in East Texas, specifically in the Sam Houston National Forest area. Further observation is needed to confirm the distribution and abundance of this species in the region. The discovery of Pycnoporellus fulgens in this location expands the known range of the fungus in Texas, highlighting the importance of continued exploration and documentation of fungal diversity in the state. This sighting provides valuable information for mycologists and naturalists interested in the fungi of East and Central Texas. The species was observed during the fall season.
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