Alessioporus rubriflavus explained

Alessioporus rubriflavus is a species of fungus in the family Boletaceae. It was described in 2017 as the first North American member of the genus Alessioporus.[1]

Description

The cap is red when young, becoming somewhat yellow with age, the pores are yellow, and the stem is yellow with red streaks. All parts stain blue when bruised.[2] The taste is distinctively sour or acidic.

Range

The type locality is Elbert County, Georgia, and the species is known to range along the Atlantic seaboard from Florida at least to New York.[1]

Habitat

This species is known from oak/pine woods, scrub, and sandy soil.[2]

Etymology

The specific epithet is derived from Latin ruber, red, and flavus, yellow, referring to the colors of the fruiting body.[1]

Taxonomy

As of 2024, the only other member of the genus is a European species: Alessioporus ichnusanus.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Alessioporus rubriflavus (Boletaceae), a new species from the eastern United States . Academia . 2024-08-03.
  2. Web site: Alessioporus rubriflavus . The Bolete Filter . 2024-08-03.