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Perenniporia fraxinea

Fungus Perenniporia fraxinea

Description

Fruiting bodies are formed on roots and at the base of stems. It causes white rot of wood. Fruiting bodies are perennial, pilei are widely attached to the substrate, corky when fresh, woody when dry, grey to black on the rough surface, the edge is rounded. Pores are tiny, creamy to brownish; after wounding they turn dark to brownish purple. It is a parasite, but can also be  saprophyte. Host trees are mainly locusts and ash trees, less commonly oaks, poplars and other broadleaves. There are 7 other species of this genus which are widespread in Europe, Asia and North America and predominantly attack broadleaves.

Symptom

Presence of perennial gray to black fruiting bodies on the trunk.

Tree Species: Black Locust, Oak, Ash, Poplar, Willow

Part of a plant- attacked: Tree trunk

Pest significance: Less harmful

Pest Category: Fungi

Invasive Species: No

Present in EU: Yes

Last observations

There are a total of 2 observations of the species in the system

Perenniporia fraxinea Fungus Perenniporia fraxinea
Alexandra Suttoova
Number of votes: 0
Published: 14.8.2024

Perenniporia fraxinea Fungus Perenniporia fraxinea
Alexandra Suttoova
Number of votes: 0
Published: 14.8.2024

Perenniporia fraxinea Fungus Perenniporia fraxinea
Alexandra Suttoova
Number of votes: 0
Published: 14.8.2024

Perenniporia fraxinea Fungus Perenniporia fraxinea
Marián Slamka
Number of votes: 0
Published: 1.7.2021

Perenniporia fraxinea Fungus Perenniporia fraxinea
Marián Slamka
Number of votes: 0
Published: 1.7.2021