Synonyms: Plicatura lateritia, Xerotus lateritius.
Anthracophyllum lateritium is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Polyporaceae. It is a crust-like fungus that grows on decaying wood, particularly on hardwoods such as oak and elm. In East and Central Texas, A. lateritium has been found in wooded areas, including forests and along streams, where it fruits on fallen logs and stumps. The fungus produces small, yellowish-brown to reddish-brown fruiting bodies that are semicircular to irregular in shape, with a smooth to wrinkled surface. It is a relatively rare species in the region, but can be locally common in areas with abundant deciduous tree species.
Mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on thin fallen twigs, may be Yaupon holly, on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, April 7, 2020
Mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on dark background on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, April 7, 2020
Details of mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on black background on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, April 7, 2020
Caps of mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, April 7, 2020
Gills of mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, April 7, 2020
Gill texture of mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, April 7, 2020
Close-up of gills of mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium taken from Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, April 7, 2020
Close-up of caps of mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium taken from Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, April 7, 2020
Pattern of gills of mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium taken from Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, April 7, 2020
Mature dried mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on a fallen twig collected during mushroom walk on D. L. property. Bleakwood, Newton County, Texas, June 11, 2022
Small pleurotoid mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on a thin fallen tree in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, April 22, 2023
Gills of pleurotoid mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on a thin fallen tree in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, April 22, 2023
Underside of pleurotoid mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on a thin fallen tree in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, April 22, 2023
Mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on a thin fallen tree in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, April 22, 2023
Caps of pleurotoid mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on a thin fallen tree in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary. Cleveland, Texas, April 22, 2023
Spores (spore print white) of mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium at low magnification, collected in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary a day before. Texas, April 23, 2023
Spores of mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium collected in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary a day before. Texas, April 23, 2023
Spores (in Melzer reagent) of mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium at low magnification, collected in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary a day before. Texas, April 23, 2023
Spores (in Melzer) of mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium, collected in Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary a day before. Texas, April 23, 2023
Dark oysterling mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on bark of a small living elm tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, April 30, 2023
Dark oysterling mushrooms Anthracophyllum lateritium on a small living elm tree in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, April 30, 2023Observations of the fungus Anthracophyllum lateritium in East and Central Texas reveal that it grows on thin fallen twigs, possibly Yaupon holly, as well as on living trees such as elm. The mushrooms were found in various locations, including Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest, Little Thicket Nature Sanctuary, and Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. They exhibit a range of characteristics, including dark caps, white spores, and distinctive gill patterns. Close-up examinations reveal details such as gill texture and spore morphology. The fungus was observed on different dates, from April 2020 to April 2023, indicating its presence in the region during spring months. Additionally, the mushrooms were found to grow in clusters on fallen twigs and trunks of living trees, showcasing their adaptability to different substrates.
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