Hexagonal-pored Polypore
Neofavolus alveolaris
Identification Confirmed: Neofavolus alveolaris (Hexagonal-Pored Polypore)
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Key Features
- Sessile or short-stalked bracket shape
- Pore surface composed of large
- angular
- hexagonal pits
- White to pale cream coloration
- Growth exclusively on dead hardwood
Color:
White to pale cream
Smell:
No distinctive smell
Growth Pattern:
Overlapping clusters
Environment:
Wood
Habitat & Distribution
Habitat:
Deciduous forest, on fallen branches or standing dead wood
Distribution:
Cosmopolitan; widespread across temperate and tropical regions
Seasonality:
Spring through Autumn (Year-round in tropical climates)
Economic Value
Market Demand:
Low - primarily used in research
Price Range:
N/A
Commercial Use:
None
Similar Species
Winter Polypore
Polyporus brumalis
Key Differences:
- Pores are much smaller and rounder
- Possesses a distinct central stem
Favolus
Favolus brasiliensis
Key Differences:
- Pores often larger and more irregular
- Typically restricted to tropical regions
Recommended Action
Observation is appropriate. Do not consume any wild fungi without absolute, confirmed identification by multiple methods.