Synonyms: Antrodia carbonaria, Coriolellus carbonarius, Coriolellus sequoiae, Daedalea carbonaria, Fuscoporia carbonaria, Griseoporia carbonaria, Hexagonia carbonaria, Scenidium carbonarium, Trametes carbonaria, Trametes sequoiae.
Gloeophyllum carbonarium is a brown-rot fungus that decomposes cellulose and hemicellulose in wood. In East and Central Texas, it has been found growing on dead trees, stumps, and fallen logs, particularly on oak and pine species. The fungus produces fruiting bodies that are semicircular to bracket-shaped, 2-8 cm wide, and 0.5-2 cm thick, with a crusty upper surface and a yellowish-brown to dark brown color. It is relatively common in the region, especially in areas with abundant hardwoods and conifers.
Close-up of brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on burned surface of a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 26, 2022
Brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on burned surface of a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 26, 2022
Texture of brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on burned surface of a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 26, 2022
Patches of brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on burned surface of a fallen pine on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 26, 2022
Close-up of brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium under a burned pine log on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 13, 2023
Brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium under a burned pine log on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 13, 2023
Growth of brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium under a burned pine log on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 13, 2023
Spores (in lugol) of resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium collected a day before on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 14, 2023
Spores (in Melzer) of resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium collected a day before on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 14, 2023
Burned pine log with small spots of brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Heavily burned pine log with small colonies of brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Small colonies of brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on a burned pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Close-up of small colonies of brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on a burned pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on a burned pine stump on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium growing on side of a burned pine stump on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Colonies of resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium growing on side of a burned pine stump on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Close-up of resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium growing on a burned pine stump on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Close-up of resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium growing on side of a burned pine stump on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Texture of resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium growing on side of a burned pine stump on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Brown pores of resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on a burned pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium spreading on a burned pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Close-up of brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on a burned pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
Close-up of brown resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on a burned pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 18, 2023
White corticioid fungus together with Gloeophyllum carbonarium on underside of a burned pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 23, 2023
Web-like hyphae of white corticioid fungus together with Gloeophyllum carbonarium on underside of a burned pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, July 23, 2023
Resupinate polypore mushroom Gloeophyllum carbonarium on a burned pine log on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 27, 2024The fungus Gloeophyllum carbonarium was observed in East and Central Texas, specifically in the Sam Houston National Forest. The observations span from January 2022 to January 2024. The fungus was found growing on burned pine logs, stumps, and fallen trees, often forming small colonies or spreading patches. Close-up images revealed the texture and brown pores of the fungus. Some observations noted the presence of other fungi, such as a white corticioid fungus, growing alongside Gloeophyllum carbonarium. The majority of observations were made on the Richards Loop Trail, with a few on the Lone Star hiking trail. The consistent presence of the fungus on burned pine substrates suggests a preference for this environment. Overall, the observations provide a detailed record of the fungus's growth and distribution in the region.
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