Fomes lamaënsis

Fomes lamaënsis is a species of fungus in the family Polyporaceae. It was first described scientifically by French mycologist René Maire in 1937. The species is found in Algeria, where it grows on the wood of Italian cypress trees.

Taxonomy

The species was first described in the scientific literature by French mycologist René Maire in 1937. The specific epithet lamaënsis refers to the Lama forest in Algeria, where the type specimen was collected.

Description

The fruit body of Fomes lamaënsis is a perennial, woody, and tough polypore that grows on the wood of living and dead Italian cypress trees. The fruit bodies are semicircular and have a hoof-like shape, similar to other species in the genus Fomes. The upper surface of the fruit body is greyish-brown and has a rough texture.

Distribution and habitat

Fomes lamaënsis is known only from Algeria, where it grows on the wood of Italian cypress trees. The species is thought to be rare, as it has been reported only a few times since its original description.

See also

• List of Fomes species
• Polyporaceae