Purple pinwheel
Marasmius haematocephalus (Mont.) Fr.
Names
| English | Purple pinwheel |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | 红盖小皮伞 |
| Sranan Tongo | popolipo (general name for the group) |
| Scientific name | Marasmius haematocephalus (Mont.) Fr. |
About this species
Marasmius haematocephalus, commonly known as the purple pinwheel, is a basidiomycete mushroom of the genus Marasmius. It grows on leaf litter and forms basidiocarps with striated purple caps. Historically believed to have a large pantropical distribution, it is now believed to be a species complex.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Fungi |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Basidiomycota |
| Class | Agaricomycetes |
| Order | Agaricales |
| Family | Marasmiaceae |
| Genus | Marasmius |
In Suriname
6Records in Suriname
6iNaturalist observations
2012First record
2024Latest record
Where it has been recorded
- Commewijne1
- Sipaliwini1
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
