Citroensteelsatijnzwam
Entoloma chloropolium
Citroensteelsatijnzwam (Entoloma chloropolium) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its pale greenish-yellow cap with a silky, satiny surface texture that gives it its Dutch common name meaning 'lemon steel satin fungus'. This saprotrophic fungus plays an important ecological role in nutrient cycling by decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, while also forming complex relationships with soil microorganisms.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Entolomataceae
Genus
Entoloma
Citroensteelsatijnzwam belongs to the family Entolomataceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Citroensteelsatijnzwam (Entoloma chloropolium) is a distinctive mushroom species characterized by its pale greenish-yellow cap with a silky, satiny surface texture that gives it its Dutch common name meaning 'lemon steel satin fungus'. This saprotrophic fungus plays an important ecological role in nutrient cycling by decomposing organic matter in forest ecosystems, while also forming complex relationships with soil microorganisms.
Citroensteelsatijnzwam faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable forest ecosystems due to urbanization, agricultural expansion, and intensive forestry practices. Climate change and pollution are additionally impacting the delicate soil chemistry and mycorrhizal relationships essential for this fungal species' survival.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
This species occurs in deciduous and mixed woodlands, particularly in nutrient-rich soils of beech and oak forests. It typically grows in grasslands adjacent to or within woodland margins, often associated with calcareous soils in temperate European forest ecosystems.
Threats
Agricultural intensification
Habitat loss and fragmentation
Climate change impacts on soil conditions
Pollution affecting soil chemistry
Urban development
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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). Citroensteelsatijnzwam (Entoloma chloropolium). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/citroensteelsatijnzwam