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Gloeophyllum odoratum

Fungus Gloeophyllum odoratum

Description

The fruiting bodies are perennial, of irregular fan shape, often laterally attached and arranged in overlapping shelves. Their “felty bracket” formations are often found on tree stumps. The cap is 5–15 cm across, with fine irregular lines on the top and uneven velvety surface.

The expanding edge is blunt, bright yellow or orange, older fruiting body parts are dark brown to black in the centre. When young, the pores are greyish orange, later darkening to dull brown. The fungus is saprophytic, the mycelium causing intensive red dry rot appearing as a brown linear discolouration in the spruce wood. With a tolerance for direct sunlight and higher temperatures, the fungus rather commonly develops its fruiting bodies on the surface of tree stumps. A characteristic feature of the fruiting bodies is their strong aniseed or fennel odour.

Symptom

Presence of ocher-yellow perennials irregularly semicircular, often laterally overgrown and roof-like fruiting bodies.

Tree Species: Pine, Fir, Spruce, Larch

Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk

Pest significance: Harmful

Pest Category: Fungi

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Last observations

There are a total of 6 observations of the species in the system

Gloeophyllum odoratum Fungus Gloeophyllum odoratum
Martin Dúha
Number of votes: 0
Published: 12.1.2026

Gloeophyllum odoratum Fungus Gloeophyllum odoratum
Daniela Hubocká
Number of votes: 0
Published: 1.1.2026

Gloeophyllum odoratum Fungus Gloeophyllum odoratum
Boris Šedo
Number of votes: 0
Published: 6.12.2023

Gloeophyllum odoratum Fungus Gloeophyllum odoratum
Boris Šedo
Number of votes: 0
Published: 6.12.2023

Gloeophyllum odoratum Fungus Gloeophyllum odoratum
Tomáš Klinovský
Number of votes: 0
Published: 25.5.2023