03/Sep/23, 3:43 PM
Kadriorg, Tallinn, Harju County
On dying European horsechestnut tree (Aesculus hippocastanum), near road
59°26'33.3"N 24°47'37.1"E
🔆 Bright sun after the rain, sunny spot
Original Instagram postSchizophyllum commune
Splitgill
- Scientific identification
- Schizophyllum commune Fr.
- Family
- Schizophyllaceae
- Class
- Agaricomycetes
- Genus
- Schizophyllum
Names across languages
- English: Splitgill
- German: Gemeiner Spaltblättling
- Estonian: Lõhislehik
- Russian: Щелелистник обыкновенный
The scientific profile
From the latest record: 2023-09-03.
Hymenium
Gills are split longitudinally, whitish to pale gray, and quite unique in their appearance.
Cap
1-4 cm in diameter. Fan-shaped to nearly circular, wavy, and whitish to grayish.
Hymenium Attachment
Decurrent to somewhat attached.
Stipe
Generally absent or very short, when present.
Spore print
Spore Print: White.
Ecology
Saprobic; grows on decaying wood and logs in a variety of environments, from forests to urban settings.
Edibility
Inedible due to its tough, woody texture.
Fruit body
Generally 1-4 cm across.
Microscopy
Spores are cylindrical to ellipsoidal, smooth, and hyaline.
Odour
Not distinctive or woody.
Overview
Widespread fungus notable for its unique split gills. The species is found worldwide, making it one of the most ubiquitous fungi. It has been studied for its cellulose-degrading enzymes and potential medical applications, such as antimicrobial properties.
1815). Observ. Mycol. (Havniae) 1: 103.
Field encounters
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