Cuphophyllus lepidopus

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scalyfoot waxcap
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Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Hygrophoraceae
Genus: Cuphophyllus
Species:
C. lepidopus
Binomial name
Cuphophyllus lepidopus
(Rea) A.M. Ainsw. (2017)
Synonyms
  • Hygrophorus lepidopus Rea (1927)
  • Hygrocybe lepidopus (Rea) P.D. Orton & Watling (1969)
  • Hygrocybe fornicata var. lepidopus (Rea) Boertm. & N. Barden (2007)

Cuphophyllus lepidopus is a species of agaric (gilled mushroom) in the family Hygrophoraceae. It has been given the recommended English name of scalyfoot waxcap.[2] The species has a European distribution, occurring mainly in agriculturally unimproved grassland. Threats to its habitat have resulted in the species being assessed as globally "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.[1]

Taxonomy

The species was first described from England in 1927 by

DNA sequences, has indicated that Cuphophyllus lepidopus is a distinct species.[1]

Description

inamyloid, broadly ellipsoid, c. 5.5 to 7.5 by 4 to 5 μm.[3]

Similar species

The earthy waxcap Cuphophyllus fornicatus is very similar, but lacks scales on cap or stipe.[3][4] The two species have been confused in the past and further research is required to distinguish them morphologically.[1]

Distribution and habitat

The scalyfoot waxcap is only known with certainty from England, but is presumed to be more widespread in Europe.[1] Like most other European waxcaps, Cuphophyllus lepidopus occurs in old, agriculturally unimproved, short-sward grassland (pastures and lawns).[4][1]

Recent research suggests waxcaps are neither

saprotrophic but may be associated with mosses.[5]

Conservation

Cuphophyllus lepidopus is typical of waxcap grasslands, a declining habitat due to changing agricultural practices. As a result, the species is of global conservation concern and is listed as "vulnerable" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.[1]

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g Ainsworth AM. "Cuphophyllus lepidopus. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species". Retrieved 2022-12-12.
  2. ^ Holden L. (April 2022). "English names for fungi 2022". British Mycological Society. Retrieved 2022-12-12.
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