Description

Coral Inferno Mushroom (Mycena coralliformis)

Mycena coralliformis, commonly known as the Coral Inferno Mushroom, is a saprobic woodland fungus recognized for its intricate, coral-like branching structures and delicate coloration ranging from white and cream to pale pink. Available as a 10cc liquid culture syringe, our lab-cultivated mycelium delivers a pure, contaminant-free inoculum ready for research, study, or specialty cultivation.

Mycena coralliformis is native to damp, mossy forest environments where it colonizes decaying wood, leaf litter, and rich woodland soils. As a decomposer, it plays a meaningful role in nutrient cycling within forest ecosystems. Its distinctive coral-like fruiting bodies make it one of the more visually striking species in the Mycena genus and a sought-after specimen among mycologists and collectors.

This species is not cultivated for culinary use. Its small size and delicate structure make it unsuitable for the kitchen, and no significant edible or medicinal properties have been documented. The Coral Inferno Mushroom is best suited for mycologists, researchers, and enthusiasts interested in expanding their study of specialty and exotic fungal species.

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi
Phylum: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Agaricales
Family: Mycenaceae
Genus: Mycena
Species: Mycena coralliformis