Helvella cupuliformis
Local name: Becherförmiger Langfüßer
Helvella cupuliformis is a species of fungus in the family Helvellaceae of the order Pezizales, described in 1966.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Ascomycota
Class
Pezizomycetes
Order
Pezizales
Family
Helvellaceae
Genus
Helvella
Helvella cupuliformis belongs to the family Helvellaceae, order Pezizales, within the Pezizomycetes class.
Species Profile
Helvella cupuliformis is a species of fungus in the family Helvellaceae of the order Pezizales, described in 1966.
Helvella cupuliformis faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable forest ecosystems due to deforestation, urbanization, and climate change. The species' specialized ecological requirements and dependence on specific soil conditions and mycorrhizal relationships make it particularly vulnerable to environmental disturbances and pollution.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This cup-shaped fungus typically inhabits deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly in areas with rich, well-drained soils and leaf litter. It forms mycorrhizal associations with various tree species and is commonly found in forest clearings, woodland edges, and areas with disturbed soil.
Threats
Climate change affecting soil moisture and temperature regimes
Habitat loss and forest fragmentation
Air and soil pollution
Changes in forest management practices
Recreational disturbance and trampling
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Sources & Attribution
How to Cite
IUCN: IUCN (2025). The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Version 2025-1. Available at: https://www.iucnredlist.org. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2025-1.RLTS
GBIF: GBIF.org (2025). GBIF Home Page. Available at: https://www.gbif.org
This page: SpeciesRadar (2025). Helvella cupuliformis (Helvella cupuliformis). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/becherformiger-langfuer