Dottergelber Wurzelbecherling
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Dottergelber Wurzelbecherling

Sowerbyella radiculata

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Overview

Sowerbyella radiculata is a species of apothecial fungus belonging to the family Pyronemataceae. The typical form appears as yellowish cups up to 5 cm (2.0 in) in diameter usually on soil close to coniferous trees. A distinctive form, var. kewensis, is usually larger and often associated with broad-leaved trees. This is an uncommon European species.

Sowerbyella radiculata faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable forest substrates due to logging, forest fragmentation, and climate change impacts on soil chemistry. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes affecting its mycorrhizal associations and decomposing organic matter dependencies.

Threat summary

Habitat

This fungal species occurs in temperate deciduous and mixed forests, typically growing on decomposing organic matter, root systems, and forest floor debris in moist, shaded woodland environments. It forms associations with tree roots and requires stable forest conditions with consistent moisture and organic substrate availability.

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Frequently asked questions

Why is Dottergelber Wurzelbecherling classified as Vulnerable?
Dottergelber Wurzelbecherling is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue. Sowerbyella radiculata faces significant threats from habitat degradation and loss of suitable forest substrates due to logging, forest fragmentation, and climate change impacts on soil chemistry. The species' specialized ecological requirements and limited dispersal ability make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes affecting its mycorrhizal associations and decomposing organic matter dependencies.
Where does Dottergelber Wurzelbecherling live?
Dottergelber Wurzelbecherling occurs in across multiple regions. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Dottergelber Wurzelbecherling?
The main threats to Dottergelber Wurzelbecherling are ai-1, ai-2, ai-3, and ai-4. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.

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