Atheniella flavoalba - Атениелла желто-белая - Yellow-White Atheniella - Gelb-Weiße Atheniella 9/18/22
Atheniella flavoalba, also known as the Yellow-White Atheniella, is a rare and understudied basidiomycete mushroom belonging to the Porotheleaceae family. This small-sized fungus has a cap that typically measures between 1 to 3 cm in diameter. The cap is convex to flat and features a yellowish-white to pale cream color, often with a slightly darker center.
The gills of Atheniella flavoalba are adnexed or adnate, meaning they are attached to the stipe. The gills have a pale yellow to cream color and may become slightly darker as the mushroom matures. The stipe of this fungus is slender, measuring approximately 2 to 6 cm in height and 0.1 to 0.3 cm in thickness. It is typically white to pale yellow, with a smooth or slightly fibrillose surface.
Atheniella flavoalba is a saprobic fungus that decomposes dead organic matter, such as leaf litter and plant debris. Its role in nutrient cycling within ecosystems is not well understood, but like other saprobic fungi, it is assumed to contribute to the breakdown of organic material and recycling of nutrients.
The distribution of Atheniella flavoalba is not well documented due to its rarity and inconspicuous nature. It has been reported in Europe, but its full range and global distribution remain unclear. The fruiting period for this mushroom is not well known but is assumed to occur from late spring to autumn.
The spores of Atheniella flavoalba are smooth, ellipsoid, and pale yellowish in color. They measure approximately 5 to 7 µm in length and 3 to 4 µm in width. The spore print color is not well documented but is assumed to be pale yellowish based on the spore morphology.
Due to the rarity and limited information available on Atheniella flavoalba, its edibility and toxicity are unknown. It is generally advised to avoid consuming this mushroom due to the potential risk of toxicity or adverse reactions.
The habitat of Atheniella flavoalba includes various forest types, where it is typically found growing on decaying leaf litter or plant debris. The specific environmental conditions and substrates preferred by this species are not well documented due to its rarity.
The chemical composition of Atheniella flavoalba is not well understood, and few studies have been conducted to investigate the presence of bioactive compounds or other chemicals within this fungus.
Atheniella flavoalba - Атениелла желто-белая - Yellow-White Atheniella - Gelb-Weiße Atheniella