Fungi Ident

[alliaria]

Hi Folks,

Has anyone any idea about this fungi? I have tentatively thought Perenniophoria, but not really sure, colleagues suggest Grifola. It is at the base of a Sorbus x intermedia.

Thanks,

Leigh

[AA Teccie (Paul)]

Hi Leigh, I hope you are well.

 

In terms of decay fungi, I have only ever observed Pereniporia (as you say) as portrayed in the photo, i.e. spreading across the ground at the base.

 

Of interest, perhaps, I have observed Heterobasidion annosum on Whitebeam, often combined with Armellaria, resulting in tree root-plate failure.

 

Doubtless Mr Humphries will be along shortly to correct me

 

Cheers..

Paul

[alliaria]

Thanks Paul, I am well, Ive never known Heterobasidion on anything but conifers, but as we know, or are finding out, these fungi chappies are very unpredictable.

Cheers,

Leigh

[David Humphries]

Hi Leigh,

 

bit difficult without a bit more of a close up from my perspective.

 

predominantly on coniferous, Heterobasidion does associate with broadleafs.

Birch, maple, alder & beech to name but a few of the hosts listed in the FRBDI pages (4077 records ) regarding Heterobasidion annosum

 

 

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