Laetiporus portentosus

Unknown.

Reported from across Australia.

This is a pathogen species of fungi and can be found on living trees. The brackets are up to 400 millimetres wide.

Western Australian Aboriginals would use this fungus to carry fire as it would smoulder all day.

Fungi of the Perth Region and Beyond. Neale L Bougher – http://www.wanaturalists.org.au/branches-groups/fungi/fungi-books-and-resources/

Aboriginal Use of Fungi – https://www.anbg.gov.au/fungi/aboriginal.html

Atlas of Living Australia – https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://id.biodiversity.org.au/node/fungi/60098053#overview