Favolus tenuiculus

Family: Thelephoraceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Gabon, Malawi, Mali, Mexico, Nepal, North America, Rwanda, Tanzania, Togo, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Jech, Jochon pat, Oreja blanca dura, Pancita, Panza de armadillo, Xikin che

Synonyms

Favolus brasiliensis (Fr.) Fr.; Polyporus tenuiculus (P. Beauv.) Fr.;