Timber mushrooms Schizophyllum commune (split gill fungus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016
Dachnaya ul., 17А, Toksovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664Synonyms: Agaricus alneus, Agaricus multifidus, Apus alneus, Daedalea commune, Merulius alneus, Merulius communis, Scaphophorum agaricoides, Schizophyllum alneum, Schizophyllum alneus, Schizophyllum multifidum.
Common name: splitgill.
Russian name: Shchelelistnik obyknovennyy.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Schizophyllum commune is a species of fungus in the genus Schizophyllum. The mushroom resembles undulating waves of tightly packed corals or loose chinese fan. ”Gillies” or Split Gills vary from creamy yellow to pale white in colour. The cap is small, 1–4.5 cm wide with a dense yet spongey body texture. It is known as the split-gill mushroom because of the unique longitudinally divided nature of the gill producing basidospores, which often splits when they dry out and moistened into gills as they shed into spores. It is the only known fungi capable of retracting by movement. This mushroom is found predominantly in Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Madagascar, Nigeria and Northeastern India. It is found in the wild on decaying trees after rainy seasons followed by dry spells where the mushrooms are naturally collected. It is known for its high medicinal value and aromatic taste profile. It has recently attracted the medicinal industry for its immunomodulatory, antifungal, antineoplastic and antiviral activities that are higher than those of any other glucan complex carbohydrate.
Schizophyllum commune is a common, widespread fungus that grows on decaying wood and other organic matter. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, it has been found to fruit from May to October, typically in urban areas, forests, and along rivers. It prefers moist environments with high humidity and can be found on various tree species, including birch, aspen, and alder. The fungus is characterized by its fan-shaped or semicircular cap, white to light brown in color, with a wavy or lobed margin, and a tough, leathery texture.
Timber mushrooms Schizophyllum commune (split gill fungus) near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, August 2, 2016Dachnaya ul., 17А, Toksovo, Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Split gill fungus Schizophyllum commune on a fallen willow tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Gills of split gill fungus Schizophyllum commune on a fallen willow tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Texture of split gill fungus Schizophyllum commune on a fallen willow tree near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017Dachnaya ul., Leningradskaya oblast', Russia, 188664
Split gill fungus Schizophyllum commune taken from area of Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo, north from Saint Petersburg. Russia, March 14, 2017pr. Raevskogo, 22, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Split gill fungus Schizophyllum commune on a fallen twig of Manchurian walnut in Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, March 17, 2017nab. Peki Karpovki, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022
Splitgill mushrooms (Schizophyllum commune) on a tree utilization site in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 31, 2019
Splitgill mushrooms (Schizophyllum commune) on a log in Peter the Great Botanical Garden of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 4, 2021Ulitsa Professora Popova, 2, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022
Caps of splitgill mushrooms (Schizophyllum commune) on a fallen tree branch in Peter the Great Botanical Garden of Komarov Botanical Institute. Saint Petersburg, Russia, May 4, 2021Naberezhnaya Reki Karpovki, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197022Observations of Schizophyllum commune were made in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia, particularly near Kavgolovskoe Lake in Toksovo and in Saint Petersburg. The fungus was found on various substrates, including fallen willow trees, Manchurian walnut twigs, and logs. It was observed growing on tree utilization sites and in botanical gardens, such as the Botanic Gardens of Komarov Botanical Institute and Peter the Great Botanical Garden. The observations were made over several years, from 2016 to 2021, during different times of the year, including March, May, and August. The fungus was noted to have distinctive split gills and a unique texture, with caps growing on fallen tree branches and logs. Overall, Schizophyllum commune appears to be widely distributed in the region, colonizing various types of decaying wood.
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