Status:
valid
Authors:
(Frisvoll & Moen) Potemkin & Vilnet
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2021
Citation Micro:
Arctoa. 30(2): 145. 2021
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000008598
Description
Rudolgaea borealis (also called split gill mushrooms, among many other common names) is a small, white mushroom with a fan-shaped cap and a split gill structure. It is native to North America and Europe, and is found in wooded areas, especially near conifers.
Uses & Benefits
Rudolgaea borealis is used for its ornamental value in gardens, and also for its medicinal properties. It has been used to treat headaches, digestive issues, and skin ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rudolgaea borealis has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings have a single, erect stem with a single, long, narrow leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rudolgaea borealis is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a sandy soil mix. Once established, it requires little maintenance and can tolerate drought and light frost.
Where to Find Rudolgaea borealis
Rudolgaea borealis can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Rudolgaea borealis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rudolgaea borealis?
Rudolgaea borealis
What is the common name of Rudolgaea borealis?
No common name
Where is Rudolgaea borealis found?
It is found in South America
Species in the Rudolgaea genus
Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family
Anastrepta orcadensis,
Anastrophyllum assimile,
Anastrophyllum donnianum,
Anastrophyllum michauxii,
Anastrophyllum auritum,
Anastrophyllum stellatum,
Anastrophyllum tubulosum,
Anastrophyllum piligerum,
Anastrophyllum ciliatum,
Anastrophyllum esenbeckii,
Anastrophyllum joergensenii,
Anastrophyllum nigrescens,
Anastrophyllum ellipticum,
Anastrophyllum squarrosum,
Anastrophyllum alpinum,
Anastrophyllum divergens,
Anastrophyllum fissum,
Anastrophyllum obtusum,
Barbilophozia barbata,
Barbilophozia hatcheri,
Barbilophozia lycopodioides,
Barbilophozia rubescens,
Barbilophozia sudetica,
Biantheridion undulifolium,
Chandonanthus squarrosus,
Crossocalyx hellerianus,
Crossocalyx tenuis,
Gymnocolea inflata,
Hamatostrepta concinna,
Hattoria yakushimensis,
Isopaches bicrenatus,
Isopaches decolorans,
Isopaches alboviridis,
Isopaches pumicicola,
Neoorthocaulis attenuatus,
Neoorthocaulis binsteadii,
Neoorthocaulis floerkei,
Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus,
Orthocaulis atlanticus,
Orthocaulis cavifolius,
Plicanthus giganteus,
Plicanthus hirtellus,
Plicanthus birmensis,
Plicanthus difficilis,
Schljakovia kunzeana,
Schljakovianthus quadrilobus,
Sphenolobopsis pearsonii,
Sphenolobus minutus,
Sphenolobus saxicola,
Sphenolobus austroamericanus,