Current name:
Chromosera viola (J. Geesink & Bas) Vizzini & Ercole 2012
Synonyms:
Hygrocybe viola J. Geesink & Bas 1985
Cuphophyllus viola (J. Geesink & Bas) Bon 1989

This rare striking Hygrophoraceae species is recorded in less than 50 localities. Its geographic range is restricted to temperate and Mediterranean Europe

This species is endemic to Europe and restricted to temperate and Mediterranean areas.

Population trend unknown. Under 50 records in the world with even less localities.
Chromosera viola is easy to identify due to its color and small size. It could eventually be confused with other species of Chromosera or Omphalina demissa. Possibly overlooked due to its small size.

Chromosera viola is found in broadleaved or mixed forests, on moist loam, among mosses and algae or not. Tree species recorded in the direct environment are Fagus, Quercus, Pinus, Picea, Populus and Castanea. The trophic status of Chromosera species is not fully understood yet.

Conservation actions in place :
No conservation action known.

Geographic presence, habitat and ecology needs to be assessed.

There is no use and trade known.

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