Synonyms: Clavaria anthocephala, Merisma anthocephalum, Merisma clavulare, Merisma clavularis, Merisma foetidum, Merisma petaloides, Phylacteria anthocephala, Phylacteria clavularis, Phylacteria terrestris, Thelephora americana, Thelephora clavularis, Thelephora digitata, Thelephora palmata, Thelephora terrestris.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Thelephora anthocephala is a species of coral fungus in the family Thelephoraceae. It was originally described as new to science in 1786 by French botanist Jean Baptiste François Pierre Bulliard, who placed it in the genus Clavaria. Elias Fries transferred it to Thelephora in his 1838 work Epicrisis Systematis Mycologici.
French: Théléphore à tête ramifiée, Lithuanian: Žiediškasis karpininkas, Polish: Chropiatka kwiatowata, Swedish: Fliköra.
Thelephora anthocephala is a species of fungus that grows in clusters of upright, antler-like or coral-like branches, typically 3-8 cm tall and 2-5 cm wide. The fungus has a wrinkled, wavy, or lobed cap that is grayish-brown to dark brown in color. It is found in East and Central Texas, often growing on the ground in wooded areas, particularly under oak, pine, and cedar trees. Fruitings typically occur from July to November, with a peak in September and October. The fungus is considered rare in the region, but can be locally common in certain areas, such as the Lost Maples State Natural Area and the Sam Houston National Forest.
Thelephora anthocephala mushrooms in area of oxbows in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 25, 2018
Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Thelephora anthocephala mushrooms among dry oak leaves in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 25, 2018Iron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USAObservations of Thelephora anthocephala in East and Central Texas revealed the fungus growing in specific environments. In Lick Creek Park, College Station, Texas, the mushrooms were found in areas with oxbows on September 25, 2018. Additionally, they were observed among dry oak leaves in the same park on the same date. The presence of Thelephora anthocephala in these areas suggests a preference for humid, shaded environments with abundant organic matter. The fungus was able to thrive in the moist conditions surrounding the oxbows and under the layer of dry oak leaves, indicating an ability to adapt to different microhabitats within its ecosystem. These observations provide insight into the ecological requirements and habits of Thelephora anthocephala in East and Central Texas. Further study could reveal more about the fungus's role in these ecosystems.
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