Boletinus asiaticus
Boletinus asiaticus
A species of Boletinus.
Boletinus asiaticus stands out as a distinctive fungus, easily recognized by its cap and stem formation. This species thrives in diverse habitats, establishing mutualistic connections with specific tree types and contributing to the ecosystem through its involvement in nutrient redistribution. It belongs to a larger fungal category noted for its members' intriguing ecological associations.
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Attributes of Boletinus asiaticus
Cap Diameter
3 - 10 cm
Cap
Cap up to 10 cm; hemispherical then expanding to convex or almost flat; crimson red to vinaceous red; fibrillose-scaly
Stem
4 - 9 cm × 1.6 cm; cylindrical, hollow in the lower part; concolorous with the cap; below the tubes with fibrillose ring
Flesh
Whitish to yellowish; unchanging when exposed to air
Ring
Fibrillose
Spore Print Color
Buff-brown
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
RedPurple
Flesh Bruises
The flesh or milk does not discolor when bruised or cut.
Growth Form
Solitary, Scattered
Nutrient Gathering
Mycorrhizal
Substrate
On soil
You can find Boletinus asiaticus by these plants
Pines, Spruces
Species Status
Very rare
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Boletinus asiaticus
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Boletes and allies
Family
Suillaceae
Genus
Boletinus
Toxicity and Edibility of Boletinus asiaticus
Is Boletinus asiaticus Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
