Fomitiporia
Fir fire sponge ( Fomitiporia hartigii )
Fomitiporia is a fungal genus of the family of bristle Scheiblingkirchen relatives of the fire sponges ( Phellinus ) was separated.
The type species is Fomitiporia langloisii.
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Features
Macroscopic characteristics
The hymenophore of wood dweller is flat on the substrate fitting, perennial, inseparable and stiff. The thin context is brown. The layered tubes are also brown, thick-walled and usually entire.
Microscopic characteristics
The roundish to elliptical spores are smooth and colorless. The hyphae have a brown color usually. Cystidia are sometimes present.
Species
For Europe, the following types are specified or are not expected for:
Buckthorn fire sponge Fomitiporia hippophaëicola
Cushion -shaped tinder Fomitiporia punctata
Oak fire sponge Fomitiporia robusta