A rare basidiomycete fungus native to New Zealand, first described by McNabb in 1966, specifically associated with fern ecosystems.
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Ecology & Habitat
Habitat
Endemic to New Zealand, typically found in humid temperate forests with high fern density, growing on decaying plant material and fern substrates.
Ecological Role
Likely plays a crucial role in forest nutrient cycling as a potential decomposer and mycorrhizal associate of fern root systems.
Morphology
- SPORES Basidiospores, likely hyaline and smooth-walled, specific morphological details require microscopic examination
- MYCELIUM Likely thin, branching, and adapted to penetrating fern root and decaying organic matter
- CAP PILEUS Thin, crust-like or resupinate formation, likely white to pale cream in color
- STEM STIPE Not applicable, forms as a resupinate growth pattern
Data Source: TaxonHub Database
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
Image Credit: Wikimedia Commons
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