Auriculariales is an order of fungi within the class Agaricomycetes, known for its diverse group of jelly-like and wood-decaying species. Many fungi in this order have gelatinous fruiting bodies and produce spores on septate basidia. The order includes several families, such as Auriculariaceae, which contains edible species like Auricularia auricula-judae (wood ear fungus).
Most species are distributed worldwide, primarily in temperate and tropical forests. Auriculariales members play a crucial ecological role in decomposing wood and recycling nutrients. Some species are cultivated for food, particularly in Asian cuisine, while others contribute to forest ecosystems.
The best example of a commercial crop from the order Auriculariales is the wood ear fungus (Auricularia auricula-judae).
Total families found for Auriculariales: 1
Total plants found for Auriculariales: 1
- 1) Jelly ear