A new Phellinus species, viz. Phellinus cavicola Kotl. et Pouzar (Hymenochaetaceae), is described. It is remarkable for its resupinate, perennial, rusty brown, tough carpophores, coloured spores and absence of setae.The new species is closely related to Phellinus inermis (EllisetEverh.) G.H.Cunn. but differs by the much thicker carpophores, slightly smaller pores and somewhat shorter spores. Ecologically, it is interesting by its occurrence in the cavities of stumps of broad-leaved trees.
Kotlaba F., Pouzar Z. (1995): Phellinus cavicola, a new xanthochroic setae-less polypore with coloured spores. – Czech Mycology 48(2): 155–159.
