Auriculariaceae belongs to the order Auriculariales. It is also known as Jelly fungi family.
The Auriculariaceae is a family of fungi within the order Auriculariales, recognized for its members’ gelatinous, ear- or cup-shaped fruiting bodies. These fungi are typically saprotrophic, growing on dead wood in temperate and tropical forests, where they play vital roles in decomposing lignin and recycling nutrients. Their rubbery, often amber or brownish structures are uniquely adapted to drying and rehydration in fluctuating environments.
Several species in this family are culturally and economically significant, particularly in East and Southeast Asia. The most notable is the jelly ear or wood ear mushroom (Auricularia auricula-judae), cultivated for culinary and medicinal purposes. It is prized for its crisp texture and is widely used in soups, stir-fries, and health supplements.
Total genera found for Auriculariaceae: 1
- 1) Auricularia
Total plants found for Auriculariaceae: 1
- 1) Jelly ear