The Phallales is an order of fungi in the subclass Phallomycetidae.

Taxonomy

The order contains three families:

  • Claustulaceae which includes 12 species in 6 genera
  • Gastrosporiaceae which includes 3 species in a single genus
  • Phallaceae which includes 180 species across 31 genera

The genera Saprogaster and Vandasia are also included in this order but not yet classified in a family level taxon.

See also

  • List of taxa named after human genitals

References

External links

  • Phallales in MycoBank.
  • MushroomExpert.com: the Order Phallales
  • "Phallales E. Fisch". Atlas of Living Australia.



Mutinus caninus, the dog stinkhorn, in honor of Dogtoberfest Tom Volk

Phallus Impudicus Common Stinkhorn Stockfoto Bild von offen

Phallus multicolor Veiled stinkhorn fungus. Taken in Bako … Flickr

Stinkhorn Mushrooms Identification Guide

Common stinkhorn stock photo. Image of phallales, mushroom 21541698