Synonyms: Amyloporia lenis, Boletus reticulatus, Fibuloporia reticulata, Gloeoporus reticulatus, Merulius fugax, Mucidula reticulata, Mucilago reticulata, Physisporus farinellus, Physisporus reticulatus, Polyporus farinellus, Polyporus reticulatus, Polysticta reticulata, Polystictus reticulata, Poria farinella, Poria lenis, Poria reticulata.
Ceriporia reticulata is a crust fungus that grows on decaying wood, characterized by its reticulate (net-like) pore surface and white to cream-colored fruiting body. In East and Central Texas, it has been found on hardwoods such as oak and maple, typically in shaded, humid environments. The fungus is relatively small, with caps ranging from 1-5 cm in diameter, and has a waxy to velvety texture. It is a saprotrophic species, playing a role in decomposing organic matter in the region's forests.
Corticioid mushroom Ceriporia reticulata(?) on a fallen oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 2, 2021
Texture of corticioid mushroom Ceriporia reticulata(?) on a fallen oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 2, 2021
Corticioid mushroom Ceriporia reticulata(?) on rotting oak wood in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 2, 2021
Close-up of corticioid mushroom Ceriporia reticulata(?) on a fallen oak in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, March 2, 2021
Corticioid mushroom Ceriporia reticulata(?) on underside of a log on Caney Creek section of Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 6, 2021
Resupinate polypore mushroom Ceriporia reticulata on underside of an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 11, 2022
Texture of resupinate polypore mushroom Ceriporia reticulata on underside of an oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 11, 2022
Corticioid mushroom Ceriporia reticulata(?) under an oak(?) log on Kiwanis Nature Trail at College Hills Elementary. College Station, Texas, April 1, 2022
Corticioid mushroom Ceriporia reticulata(?) on an oak log on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, May 3, 2022
Close-up of corticioid mushroom Ceriporia reticulata(?) on an oak log on Kiwanis Nature Trail. College Station, Texas, May 3, 2022Ceriporia reticulata was observed in East and Central Texas on multiple occasions between March 2021 and May 2022. The fungus was found growing on fallen oaks, rotting oak wood, and underside of logs in various locations, including Lick Creek Park, Lone Star Hiking Trail, and Kiwanis Nature Trail. The observations showed the mushroom's corticioid and resupinate polypore forms, with varying textures. The fungus was consistently associated with oak trees, suggesting a possible preference for this substrate. Multiple sightings at different times of the year indicate that Ceriporia reticulata is active in the region during various seasons, from winter to spring. The observations provide insight into the habitat and growth patterns of this species in East and Central Texas. Repeat sightings in Lick Creek Park suggest a stable population in this area.
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