Favolaschia calocera

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Favolaschia calocera
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Basidiomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Marasmiaceae
Genus: Favolaschia
Species: F. calocera
Binomial name
Favolaschia calocera

Favolaschia calocera or Orange Pore Fungi is a species of fungus found in Madagascar, New Zealand,Italy and Australia. The first reported sighting in Australia was in 2005. It is very common on the walk trails in Lamington National Park near to O'Reilly's Rainforest Retreat.

The fungus presents as a bright orange stalked fan, 5mm-30mm diameter, with prominent pores on the underside.

Favolaschia calocera is thought to be native to Madagascar. It is an invasive species in New Zealand, where it may be displacing native fungi species.

An example of F. calocera photographed in Wellington, New Zealand.

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