Trametes versicolor L., Lloyd 1920

Common name(s): Turkey Tail, Many-zoned Polypore

Family: Polyporaceae Synonym(s): Boletus versicolor L. 1753, Polyporus versicolor L., Fr. 1821, Coriolus versicolor L., Que'l. 1886
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Fungi
Fungi
Taken by Ken Harrington on 4th January, 2021 at Maleny, Queensland
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Pileus (Cap)
Taken by Ken Harrington
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Lamellae (Polypore)
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Fungi / Mould Properties
Origin(s)
Australia
  • Australia: Indigenous
Bulgaria
  • Bulgaria: Indigenous
China
  • China: Indigenous
Czech Republic
  • Czech Rep: Indigenous
Estonia
  • Estonia: Indigenous
France
  • France: Indigenous
Germany
  • Germany: Indigenous
Greece
  • Greece: Indigenous
India
  • India: Indigenous
Ireland
  • Ireland: Indigenous
New Zealand
  • N.Z.: Indigenous
Papua New Guinea
  • PNG: Indigenous
Portugal
  • Portugal: Indigenous
South Africa
  • South Afri: Indigenous
Spain
  • Spain: Indigenous
Ukraine
  • Ukraine: Indigenous
United Kingdom
  • U.K.: Indigenous
United States
  • N/A: Indigenous
  • USA: Indigenous
Fungi / Mould Type
Polypore Bracket
Polypore Bracket
Polypore Bracket Polypore Bracket
Parasitic , Arboreal , Saprophytic
Parasitic,
Arboreal,
Saprophytic
Arrangement
Colony Small, Colony Large
Colony Small,
Colony Large
Climate Range
Oceanic, Temperate Cool, Temperate Warm, Mediterranean, Tropical-Sub
Oceanic,
Temperate Cool,
Temperate Warm,
Mediterranean,
Tropical-Sub
Aspect Range
Dappled Shade, Light Shade, Medium Shade, Heavy Shade
Dappled Shade,
Light Shade,
Medium Shade,
Heavy Shade
Habitat Range
Deciduous Forests-Sub tropical, Deciduous Forests-Temperate, Forests - Mediterranean, Woodlands, Forest - Grassy, Rainforest - Monsoonal, Rainforest - Sub-tropical, Sclerophyll Forest - Wet, Forest - Temperate
Deciduous Forests-Sub tropical,
Deciduous Forests-Temperate,
Forests - Mediterranean, Woodlands,
Forest - Grassy,
Rainforest - Monsoonal,
Rainforest - Sub-tropical,
Sclerophyll Forest - Wet,
Forest - Temperate
Habitat Zone
Arboreal, Cliffs, Gullies, Hill Sides, Moist areas, Moist Valley Slopes, Scattered, Understory
Arboreal,
Cliffs,
Gullies,
Hill Sides,
Moist areas,
Moist Valley Slopes,
Scattered,
Understory
Mature Width
10-15mm, 15-20mm, 20-25mm, 25-30mm, 30-35mm, 35-40mm, 40-45mm, 45-50mm
10-15mm,
15-20mm,
20-25mm,
25-30mm,
30-35mm,
35-40mm,
40-45mm,
45-50mm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Moderate
Life Span
1-2yrs, 2-5yrs
1-2yrs,
2-5yrs
Pileus (Cap) Properties
Texture
Sericeous
Sericeous
Velutinous
Velutinous
Sericeous Sericeous,
Velutinous Velutinous
Dry , Leathery , Woody
Dry,
Leathery,
Woody
Colour (Upper)
Orange-red, Black, Black-purple, Black-brown, Brown, Brown Dark, Brown Light, Cream, Fawn, Grey, Grey-white, Orange-brown, Purple, Purple-brown, Purple Dark, Purple Light, Red-brown, Red-orange
Orange-red,
Black,
Black-purple,
Black-brown,
Brown,
Brown Dark,
Brown Light,
Cream,
Fawn,
Grey,
Grey-white,
Orange-brown,
Purple,
Purple-brown,
Purple Dark,
Purple Light,
Red-brown,
Red-orange
Colour (Lower)
Brown Light, Cream
Brown Light,
Cream
Thickness
1-5mm
1-5mm
Width
10-15mm, 15-20mm, 20-25mm, 25-30mm, 30-35mm, 35-40mm, 40-45mm, 45-50mm, 50-75mm
10-15mm,
15-20mm,
20-25mm,
25-30mm,
30-35mm,
35-40mm,
40-45mm,
45-50mm,
50-75mm
Shape
Applanate
Applanate
Applanate Applanate
Fan
Fan
Margin
Sinuate
Sinuate
Sinuate Sinuate
Lamellae (Gill) Properties
Arrangement
Polypore
Polypore
Polypore Polypore
Colour
Brown Light, Cream, Fawn, White
Brown Light,
Cream,
Fawn,
White
Lamellae / Stipe Attachment
Adnate Decurrent Toothed
Adnate Decurrent Toothed
Adnate Decurrent Toothed Adnate Decurrent Toothed
Pores per mm
3-4, 4-5, 5-6
3-4,
4-5,
5-6
Spore Properties
Colour
White
White
Texture
Smooth
Smooth
Size
4-5 um
4-5 um
Shape
Cylindric
Cylindric
Cylindric Cylindric
Number
Many
Many
Spore Dispersal
Wind
Wind
Season of Fruiting
All Year Round
All Year Round
Soil Properties
Type
Organic Matter
Organic Matter
pH Range
Slightly Acid, Neutral
Slightly Acid,
Neutral
Condition
Damp
Damp
Moist
Moist
Damp Damp,
Moist Moist
Fertile , Well Drained
Fertile,
Well Drained
Salinity
None
None
None None
Waterlogging Class
W0 – Low tolerance
W0 – Low tolerance
Watering Requirements
WR2, WR3, WR4
WR2,
WR3,
WR4
Other Properties / Uses
Medicinal Use(s)
Pileus (Cap) - processed
Pileus (Cap) - processed
Coastal
None
None
Fire Regeneration
Spores
Spores
Frost Tolerance
Poor
Poor
Snow Tolerance
None
None
Drought Tolerance
Poor
Poor
Smog Tolerant
Poor
Poor
Edible(s)
Cap
Cap
Indigenous Use(s)
Cap - eaten cooked, Cap - traditional medicine
Cap - eaten cooked,
Cap - traditional medicine
Humidity Requirements
Medium, High
Medium,
High
Vulnerability
LC - Least Concern
LC - Least Concern
Altitude Range
0-100m, 100-200m, 200-300m, 300-400m, 400-500m, 500-600m, 600-700m, 700-800m, 800-900m
0-100m,
100-200m,
200-300m,
300-400m,
400-500m,
500-600m,
600-700m,
700-800m,
800-900m
Wind Tolerance
Light Winds
Light Winds
Dormancy
Summer
Summer
Propagation
Fresh Spore

General Notes

Found throughout the world in a multitude of concentric circles of colour on decaying timber. A white rot fungus. Used in Chinese medicine as a tea or powder to aid the immune system, improve muscle strength, reduce fatigue and improve response from cancer medications, however not proved by science.