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.
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Classification
DietDetritivore or Scavenger 1 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 Comparison
NatureServe Rank Scientific Name Conservation Status Connections
Child Taxon Of
Source Wikidata: Scarlet Elf Cup
In Biome
Source Wikipedia: Sarcoscypha coccinea
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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
Article text
The saprobic fungus grows on decaying sticks and branches in damp spots on forest floors, generally buried under leaf litter or in the soil.
In Biome: Temperate Forest, Habitat: Temperate Forest
are often found growing singly or clustered in groups on buried or partly buried sticks in deciduous forests
View the Source2. GBIF Species API
3. NatureServe Explorer: Sarcoscypha coccinea
NatureServe ExplorerGlobal rank (roundedGRank)Quote, Global rank (roundedGRank)
"roundedGRank": "GNR"
4. GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (IUCN Red List category): IUCN Red List category of Sarcoscypha coccinea
GBIF Backbone Taxonomy (IUCN Red List category)iucnRedListCategory recordQuote, iucnRedListCategory record
"category": "NOT_EVALUATED"
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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