Xerocomellus salicicola is a recently described member of the X. ‘chrysenteron’ complex from western North America.
More information is needed on range, habitat limitations and populations. At current time, we recommend listing it as Data Deficient (DD).
Xerocomellus salicicola is a recently described species (Frank et al. 2020). Older records would have been made under the name Xerocomellus (or Boletus) chrysenteron.
Xerocomellus salicicola is a recently described member of the X. ‘chrysenteron’ complex from western North America.
More information is needed on range, habitat limitations and populations. At current time, we recommend listing it as Data Deficient (DD).
Distribution is still poorly known; currently known from disjunct populations from southern California into Washington. Photographs of specimens appearing to be Xerocomellus salicicola from southern British Columbia, Canada are posted online (iNaturalist 2021).
Being a newly described species, very little in known about population dynamics or trends of this species. The habitat it occurs is stable across much of the range.
Population Trend: Uncertain
Typically in wet, muddy or hard-packed soil in swampy or riparian areas. Ectomycorrhizal, associated with willow (Salix spp.), Cottonwood (Populus trichocarpa), and occasionally in landscaped areas with ornamental birch (Betula spp.) and Linden (Tilia spp.). Habitat details are still lacking.
No specific threats have been identified with regards to this species.
No specific conservation actions is needed with regards to this species.
A better understanding of range, and habitat limitations and tree associations of this species.
Frank, J., Siegel, N., Schwarz, C., Araki, B. and Vellinga, E. 2020. Xerocomellus (Boletaceae) in western North America. Fungal Systematics and Evolution 6: 265-288.
Siegel, N. & Schwarz, C. 2016. Mushrooms of the Redwood Coast. Ten Speed Press: Berkeley, CA. 601 p.
Country | Trend | Redlisted |
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