Synonyms: Clavaria palmata, Clavariella alutacea, Merisma diffusum, Merisma foetidum, Merisma palmatum, Phylacteria diffusa, Phylacteria palmata, Ramaria palmata, Thelephora caryophyllea, Thelephora diffusa.
Common name: stinking earthfan.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Thelephora palmata (commonly known as the stinking earthfan or the fetid false coral) is a species of clavarioid fungus in the family Thelephoraceae. The fruit bodies are leathery and coral-like, with branches that are narrow at the base before widening out like a fan and splitting into numerous flattened prongs. The wedge-like tips are whitish when young, but darken as the fungus matures. The common names of the fungus refers to its pungent odor, likened to fetid garlic. A widely distributed but uncommon species, it is found in Asia, Australia, Europe, North America, and South America, where it fruits on the ground in both coniferous and mixed forest.
Finnish: Löyhkäsilokka, Hungarian: Büdös szemölcsösgomba, Polish: Chropiatka cuchnąca, Swedish: Busksvamp.
Thelephora palmata is a species of fungus that grows in a fan-shaped or semicircular form, typically 2-8 cm in diameter, with wavy or lobed margins and a hairy, velvety surface. It is found on the ground in woodland areas, often associated with oak, pine, or other trees. In East and Central Texas, Thelephora palmata has been reported to fruit from July to November, with a preference for acidic soils and shaded environments. The fungus is relatively common in the region, particularly in the eastern part of the state where the soil is more acidic and the vegetation is dominated by pine and hardwood trees.
Coral like mushroom Thelephora palmata together with yellow mold Chromelosporium fulvum on the ground on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, May 26, 2018
LSHT Little Lake Creek Loop, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAThe fungus Thelephora palmata was observed in East and Central Texas, specifically on the Caney Creek Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. On May 26, 2018, it was found growing on the ground alongside yellow mold Chromelosporium fulvum. The coral-like mushroom was visible, indicating a thriving fungal presence in the area. This sighting suggests that Thelephora palmata can be found in the region's forests, particularly in areas with suitable substrate and environmental conditions. The co-occurrence with Chromelosporium fulvum may indicate a symbiotic or competitive relationship between the two organisms. Further observations are needed to fully understand the ecology of Thelephora palmata in East and Central Texas. The discovery highlights the diversity of fungal species in the region and encourages continued exploration of the area's mycological landscape. Observations like this contribute to a better understanding of the local ecosystem.
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