Fungi: Basidiomycota: Agaricomycetes: Polyporales: Polyporaceae: Hexagonia cucullata (Mont.) Murrill

Hexagonia cucullata

Synonyms: Favolus cucullatus, Polyporus miquelii, Pseudofavolus cucullatus.

AI-generated description

Hexagonia cucullata is a species of bracket fungus that grows on deciduous trees, particularly oak and elm. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in the spring and summer months, producing semicircular to kidney-shaped caps with a wavy margin, 2-6 cm in diameter, and a yellow-brown to reddish-brown upper surface. The pore surface is white to cream-colored, with 4-6 angular pores per millimeter. It is commonly found on stumps, logs, and living trees in wooded areas, including urban parks and riparian zones.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

Pore surface of mushrooms Hexagonia cucullata (Pseudofavolus cucullatus) on a thin dry trunk on a property at 5369 Farm to Market Road 770 near Kountze. Texas, June 8, 2019

Close up of polypore mushrooms Hexagonia cucullata (Pseudofavolus cucullatus) on a thin dry trunk on a property at 5369 Farm to Market Road 770 near Kountze. Texas, June 8, 2019

Polypore mushrooms Hexagonia cucullata (Pseudofavolus cucullatus) on a thin dry trunk on a property at 5369 Farm to Market Road 770 near Kountze. Texas, June 8, 2019

Polypore mushrooms Hexagonia cucullata (Pseudofavolus cucullatus) eaten by insects on a thin dry trunk on a property at 5369 Farm to Market Road 770 near Kountze. Texas, June 8, 2019

Polypore mushrooms Hexagonia cucullata (also classified as Neofavolus cucullatus) on a twig south from Northern Trailhead for the Turkey Creek Trail of Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, June 21, 2026

Caps of polypore mushrooms Hexagonia cucullata south from Northern Trailhead for the Turkey Creek Trail of Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, June 21, 2026

Undersides of polypore mushroom Hexagonia cucullata south from Northern Trailhead for the Turkey Creek Trail of Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, June 21, 2026

Pore surface with distinct angular, diamond-to-hexagonal shaped pores of polypore mushroom Hexagonia cucullata south from Northern Trailhead for the Turkey Creek Trail of Big Thicket National Preserve. Warren, Texas, June 21, 2026

Spores of polypore mushrooms Hexagonia cucullata collected a day before in Big Thicket National Preserve, Texas, June 22, 2026

AI-generated summary of observations

Observations of Hexagonia cucullata in East and Central Texas revealed the fungus growing on thin, dry trunks. On June 8, 2019, specimens were found on a property near Kountze, with pore surfaces and close-up views showcasing the mushroom's characteristics. The polypore mushrooms were observed to be growing on a thin dry trunk, indicating a preference for this type of substrate. Additionally, some specimens were found to be eaten by insects, suggesting that Hexagonia cucullata is a food source for certain insect species in the region. The observations provide insight into the growth habits and ecological role of Hexagonia cucullata in East and Central Texas. The fungus appears to thrive on dry trunks, and its interaction with insects highlights its importance in the local ecosystem.

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