Description

Ice Apple Mushroom (Trichaleurina javanica) Liquid Culture

Bullet Points:

• Premium Liquid Culture: 12cc of high-quality, nutrient-rich liquid culture for cultivating Trichaleurina javanica.
• Rare and Unique Species: Known for its distinctive cup-like shape and brilliant yellowish-orange disc.
• Sterile and Pure: Produced under sterile conditions to ensure a contamination-free culture.
• Tropical and Subtropical Origin: Found in regions like Western India and Malaysia, thriving in warm, humid climates.
• User-Friendly: Ideal for mycologists, researchers, and fungal enthusiasts exploring exotic species.

Taxonomic Classification:

• Kingdom: Fungi
• Division: Ascomycota
• Subdivision: Pezizomycotina
• Class: Pezizomycetes
• Order: Pezizales
• Family: Pyronemataceae
• Genus: Trichaleurina
• Species: Trichaleurina javanica

What is the Ice Apple Mushroom?

The Ice Apple Mushroom (Trichaleurina javanica) is a distinctive cup fungus that stands out for its rubbery, cup-like structure and brilliant yellow-orange interior. Its brownish-grey outer surface contrasts strikingly with its vibrant disc, making it one of the more visually unique fungi within the Pezizales order.

This species was only recently classified, making it a fascinating subject for scientific research and a valuable addition to mycology collections. Its unusual appearance and distinct coloration make it a prized find for researchers exploring fungal diversity.

Where Does Trichaleurina javanica Grow?

The Ice Apple Mushroom is a tropical and subtropical species found in diverse ecosystems like the Saurashtra region of Western India and Malaysia, particularly in tropical dry evergreen forests (TDEF).

It typically grows on decaying wood, forest debris, or nutrient-rich soil in warm, humid environments, making it an interesting species for studying fungi adapted to these conditions.

Culinary and Cultural Significance

In parts of Malaysia, Trichaleurina javanica is known as ‘Mata Rusa’ or ‘Mata Kerbau’ and is consumed in local markets. Additionally, in India's Sathyamangalam Forest, the Oorali tribe is known to consume this fungus raw, demonstrating its cultural significance in traditional diets.

Despite being lesser-known in Western mycology, this species offers an exciting opportunity for researchers exploring ethnobotanical practices and fungal food sources.

Ecological Role and Research Potential

An Emerging Area of Study

Recent phylogenetic studies have reclassified Trichaleurina javanica, revealing new insights into its genetic makeup and evolutionary relationship with other fungi in the Pezizales order.

This species is particularly valuable for exploring:

• Ecological interactions in tropical forests
• Adaptations to humid, warm climates
• Potential medicinal properties and bioactive compounds

Researchers are continuing to study its potential antimicrobial, antioxidant, and immune-supportive properties found in related cup fungi species.

Conservation and Future Research

The recent DNA barcoding and molecular identification of Trichaleurina javanica are crucial for its conservation. With tropical regions often being underreported in fungal research, this species represents an important step in documenting fungal biodiversity and protecting threatened ecosystems.

As scientific exploration continues, Trichaleurina javanica is expected to provide deeper insights into fungal evolution, tropical ecosystems, and potential medicinal uses.

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Whether you're a fungal researcher, mycology enthusiast, or a scientist exploring exotic fungi, this premium 12cc liquid culture syringe of Trichaleurina javanica offers an exciting opportunity to investigate one of the most intriguing cup fungi in the fungal kingdom.