Stereaceae | |
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Stereum hirsutum | |
Scientific classification ![]() | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Agaricomycetes |
Order: | Russulales |
Family: | Stereaceae Pilát |
Type genus | |
Stereum | |
Synonyms[1] | |
The Stereaceae are a family of corticioid fungi in the Russulales order. Species in the family have a widespread distribution, are lignicolous or terrestrial (in leaf litter), and typically saprobic.[2] According to the Dictionary of the Fungi, the family contains 22 genera and 125 species.[3]