Sarcoscypha coccinea, commonly known as the scarlet elf cup or scarlet elf cap, is a species of fungus in the family Sarcoscyphaceae and the type species of the genus Sarcoscypha. Known by many names since its first appearance in the scientific literature in 1772, it is recognized by the brilliant red interior of its cup-shaped fruiting body, which contrasts with a lighter-colored exterior, and it has often been confused with several similar-looking Sarcoscypha species due to overlapping distributions and appearance.
Facts
Classification
System (Realm) Relationship to PeopleUsed in Traditional Medicine 1 Identification
Distinguishing AppearanceCup shaped fruiting body with a deep red inner surface and a whitish, finely hairy outer surface, measuring 2 to 6 cm in diameter 1 Scientific Name Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Scarlet Elf Cup
In the Other Atlases
- Also in Geography Atlas: Norway, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: Sweden, found in there.
- Also in Geography Atlas: United States, found in there.
Sources
1. Wikipedia: Sarcoscypha coccinea
Introduction
Sarcoscypha coccinea
Description section
The inner surface of the cup is deep red (fading to orange when dry) and smooth, while the outer surface is whitish and covered with a dense matted layer of tiny hairs.
- used medicinally by the Oneida Native
View the Source2. GBIF Species API
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species
Wikidata: Scarlet Elf Cup
- Wikidata Q937345, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
- Child Taxon Of: Ascomycota, Wikidata parent-taxon (P171) chain
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