Fomitopsis mounceae is a species of shelf fungus. Originally thought to be identical to the red-belted conk, studies show that it is in fact a discrete species.[1] The original specimen was isolated from Edson, Alberta on a poplar tree.[1] This species was named after Irene Mounce, a Canadian mycologist.
It causes cubical brown rot typical of Fomitopsis, and favours aspen or coniferous trees. It is a detritivore, and does not typically grow on live trees. It typically grows at lower elevations than its close relative, F. schrenkii.
Fomitopsis mounceae is a perennial woody conk distributed across Canada and the northern United States, down to northern California.[1] It is typically fan-like in shape, with distinct bands usually brown or red in colour.[1] It can have a resinous, sticky coating.[1] As the conks age, they often become bumpy or warty.[1] The underside of the conk is typically white or yellow in colour, with 3–6 round pores per millimetre.[1] If broken open, the inside is woody and brown, with no distinct bands.[1] It stains brown in KOH.
Fomitopsis mounceae is a species of shelf fungus. Originally thought to be identical to the red-belted conk, studies show that it is in fact a discrete species. The original specimen was isolated from Edson, Alberta on a poplar tree. This species was named after Irene Mounce, a Canadian mycologist.
It causes cubical brown rot typical of Fomitopsis, and favours aspen or coniferous trees. It is a detritivore, and does not typically grow on live trees. It typically grows at lower elevations than its close relative, F. schrenkii.
