Abstract
Echinochaete ruficeps is a tropical white rot fungus, but recently has been observed in the Kinki region of Japan. Occurrence of E. ruficeps was observed not only on the fallen branches but also on the branches of living trees (Konara: Quercus serrata) in Kyoto and Uji. From this observation, it is suggested that this fungus infects the branches of host-living trees and its fruit body forms on them.
