Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore)

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Basidiomycete – Polypore

Cap: Light tan to brown, convex to plane with a deep central depression; often coverd with small darker tan/brown scales in a concentric pattern; the margin is edged with fine hair; thin and leathery in texture when fresh, dries very hard. Up to 5 cm, though usually smaller.

Pores: From very pale beige (almost white) to light brown; radially elongated, coffin shaped (roughly hexagonal).

Stem: Shades of brown, similar to cap, central, cylindrical, smooth to slightly textured; up to 5 cm x 0.3 cm.

Substrate: Dead wood - SAPROTROPHIC

Habit: Solitary or gregarious

Spores: White; cylindrical, smooth

Comments: A very common fungus; cosmopolitan; causes white rot; is believed to contain antibacterial and antibiotic compounds

Description taken from A guide to the common fungi of coastal New South Wales. 2016 Skye Moore and Pam O'Sullivan

Lentinus arcularius is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | Albury, Wodonga | South Coast