Gloeophyllum striatum (Fr.) Murrill, Bull. Torrey bot. Club 32(7):370 (1905)

Remarks: This species is easily recognizable by its lamellate to daedaleoid pileate hymenophore. Brown rot and resistance to drought and high temperatures are also good field characteristics (Ryvarden 2015). Our specimen differs for having a light-orange colored pileus, while Ryvarden (2015) describes it as dark brown.

Ecology & Distribution: Growing on deciduous wood. It is a pantropical species (Ryvarden 2015); widespread in Brazil (Flora do Brasil 2020). New record for Maranhão.

Specimen Examined: BRAZIL, MARANHÃO,Riachão, Poço Azul, 7°14’18.7” S, 46°29’14.9” W, 20.IX.2018, M. Palacio 352 (ICN202068).