Hexagonia tenuis
Hexagonia tenuis
A species of Hexagonia.
Hexagonia tenuis manifests as a shelf-like fungus, sprouting from the flanks and undersides of fallen trees. Its fruiting bodies are compact, slender, and adorned with concentric bands of brown. This species inhabits tropical woodlands globally, showing a preference for arid environments. It is responsible for a white rot disease within the timber.
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Attributes of Hexagonia tenuis
Cap Diameter
2 - 8 cm
Height
3 - 5 cm
Cap
Cap 2 - 8 cm across; irregularly fan shaped; pale brown; surface smooth
Flesh
Hard, woody; pale brown
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowWhite
Growth Form
Solitary, Clustered
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Hexagonia tenuis by these plants
Willows
Endangered Species
No
Scientific Classification of Hexagonia tenuis
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Polyporaceae
Genus
Hexagonia
Toxicity and Edibility of Hexagonia tenuis
Is Hexagonia tenuis Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
