bleke stippelsteelsatijnzwam
Entoloma allochroum
The bleke stippelsteelsatijnzwam (Entoloma allochroum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its pale, spotted stem and silky cap surface that gives it its Dutch common name. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in nutrient cycling by decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems.
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Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Entoloma
bleke stippelsteelsatijnzwam belongs to the family Entolomataceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
The bleke stippelsteelsatijnzwam (Entoloma allochroum) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its pale, spotted stem and silky cap surface that gives it its Dutch common name. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in nutrient cycling by decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems. Its spores are typically pink to salmon-colored, a characteristic feature of the Entoloma genus.
Entoloma allochroum faces severe decline due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in grassland management practices and soil chemistry alterations that affect its mycorrhizal relationships.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Entoloma allochroum typically occurs in deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly favoring areas with rich, moist soils under beech and oak canopies. The species is often found growing among leaf litter and decaying wood debris in undisturbed forest floor environments.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Entoloma allochroum faces severe decline due to habitat loss from agricultural intensification and urban development in its limited European range. The species is particularly vulnerable to changes in grassland management practices and soil chemistry alterations that affect its mycorrhizal relationships.
Agricultural intensification and grassland conversion
Urban development and habitat fragmentation
Changes in grassland management practices
Climate change affecting fungal fruiting patterns
Soil chemistry alterations from fertilizers and pollutants
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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). bleke stippelsteelsatijnzwam (Entoloma allochroum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/bleke-stippelsteelsatijnzwam