How to Identify Hypocreaceae
Hypocreaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Hypocreales, class Sordariomycetes. The family contains 24 accepted species worldwide.
Representative Hypocreaceae Species
Trichoderma cornu-damae (Pat.) Z.X.Zhu & W.Y.Zhuang
Trichoderma cornu-damae (Pat.) Z.X.Zhu & W.Y.Zhuang
Trichoderma cornu-damae is a toxic fungus found across East Asia and Oceania tha…
Hypocreopsis rhododendri Thaxt.
Hypocreopsis rhododendri Thaxt.
Hypocreopsis rhododendri, commonly called hazel gloves, is an ascomycete fungus …
Hypocreopsis lichenoides (Tode) Seaver
Hypocreopsis lichenoides (Tode) Seaver
Hypocreopsis lichenoides is a parasitic fungus found across several continents, …
Hypomyces lateritius (Fr.) Tul. & C.Tul.
Hypomyces lateritius (Fr.) Tul. & C.Tul.
Hypomyces lateritius, the ochre gillgobbler, is a parasitic ascomycete that infe…
Hypomyces papulasporae Rogerson & Samuels
Hypomyces papulasporae Rogerson & Samuels
Hypomyces papulasporae is a parasitic Hypocreales ascomycete new to science in 1…
Trichoderma viride Pers.
Trichoderma viride Pers.
Trichoderma viride is a naturally occurring fungus used as a biofungicide for bi…
Hypomyces chrysospermus Tul. & C.Tul.
Hypomyces chrysospermus Tul. & C.Tul.
Hypomyces chrysospermus, the bolete eater, is a parasitic ascomycete that infect…
Hypomyces hyalinus (Schwein.) Tul. & C.Tul.
Hypomyces hyalinus (Schwein.) Tul. & C.Tul.
Hypomyces hyalinus is a parasitic ascomycete fungus that infects Amanita fungi, …
Hypomyces lactifluorum (Schwein.) Tul. & C.Tul.
Hypomyces lactifluorum (Schwein.) Tul. & C.Tul.
Hypomyces lactifluorum, the lobster mushroom, is a parasitic fungus that grows o…
Hypomyces luteovirens (Fr.) Tul. & C.Tul.
Hypomyces luteovirens (Fr.) Tul. & C.Tul.
Hypomyces luteovirens is a parasitic fungus that grows as a colored crust on gil…
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you identify Hypocreaceae?
Hypocreaceae funguss belong to the Hypocreales order in the Fungi kingdom. Browse the 24 species gallery above for visual identification references. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.
What are the key characteristics of Hypocreaceae?
Hypocreaceae is classified in the order Hypocreales, class Sordariomycetes, phylum Ascomycota. The family contains 24 accepted species worldwide.
Sources: GBIF, iNaturalist, Wikipedia · Disclaimer
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