Filziges Graublatt
Lyophyllum tomentellum
Filziges Graublatt (Lyophyllum tomentellum) is a distinctive grayish mushroom characterized by its fuzzy, tomentose cap surface that gives the species its common name. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in forest ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil.
Taxonomy & Classification
Kingdom
Fungi
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Class
Agaricomycetes
Order
Agaricales
Family
Lyophyllaceae
Genus
Lyophyllum
Filziges Graublatt belongs to the family Lyophyllaceae, order Agaricales, within the Agaricomycetes class.
Species Profile
Filziges Graublatt (Lyophyllum tomentellum) is a distinctive grayish mushroom characterized by its fuzzy, tomentose cap surface that gives the species its common name. This saprotrophic fungus plays a crucial ecological role in forest ecosystems by decomposing organic matter and recycling nutrients back into the soil. The species forms small to medium-sized fruiting bodies with grayish-brown caps and whitish stems.
Lyophyllum tomentellum faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited European range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small, fragmented populations make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Key Facts
Habitat & Distribution
Lyophyllum tomentellum typically grows in mature deciduous and mixed forests, particularly favoring areas with rich, moist humus layers beneath beech and oak trees. The species requires specific microclimate conditions found in undisturbed forest floors with consistent moisture levels and stable organic matter accumulation.
Threats
IUCN Red List: Endangered
Lyophyllum tomentellum faces severe population declines primarily due to habitat loss from agricultural expansion and urban development in its limited European range. The species' specialized ecological requirements and small, fragmented populations make it particularly vulnerable to environmental changes and human disturbance.
Habitat loss from agricultural intensification
Small population size and genetic bottlenecks
Urban development and infrastructure expansion
Climate change affecting soil conditions
Forest management practices and logging
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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). Filziges Graublatt (Lyophyllum tomentellum). SpeciesRadar: Intelligence for Earth's Biodiversity. Available at: https://speciesradar.org/species/filziges-graublatt