Yellow-footed micropore
Microporus xanthopus
A species of Microporus.
The scientific name for the yellow-footed micropore (Microporus xanthopus) literally means small-pored yellow foot. This fungus typically features a short, often yellow stalk that expands into a concave, funnel-shaped cap. It is frequently found across tropical regions globally, with the exception of the Americas. Its multi-colored, grooved caps achieve their largest size in damp, heavily shaded environments.
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Attributes of Yellow-footed micropore
Cap Diameter
4 - 9 cm
Height
1.5 - 6 cm
Cap
Cap 4 - 9 cm across; circular; cream and orange brown; surface smooth; margin acute
Stem
Stem 1 - 4 cm long, 2 - 8 mm thick; cylindrical; hard yellow to yellowish brown
Flesh
Hard; white to cream
Spore Print Color
White
Odor
Mildly mushroomy but not distinctive.
Body Color
BrownYellowOrangeCream
Growth Form
Scattered, Gregarious
Nutrient Gathering
Saprophytic
Substrate
On wood
You can find Yellow-footed micropore by these plants
Willows
Species Status
Common from the Australasian, Asian and African tropics
Scientific Classification of Yellow-footed micropore
Phylum
Club fungi
Class
Mushroom-forming fungi
Order
Shelf fungi
Family
Polyporaceae
Genus
Microporus
Toxicity and Edibility of Yellow-footed micropore
Is Yellow-footed micropore Toxic?
Toxicity information is not available for this mushroom. Always consult with an expert before consuming any wild mushrooms.
