Supitella

Supitella is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Sclerodermataceae. These fungi are characterized by their terrestrial, gasteromycetous fruiting bodies. The external surface of the genus is typically rough and leathery, and the internal structure, known as the gleba, is often firm and develops into powdery spores at maturity.

The genus Supitella is distinct from closely related genera like Scleroderma due to differences in spore morphology and internal structural development. Spores of Supitella are generally echinulate, meaning they have small spines or prickles on their surface. The ecological role of Supitella species is not extensively documented, but like many gasteromycetes, they are believed to play a part in decomposition processes within their ecosystems.

Research on Supitella has primarily focused on taxonomic classification and phylogenetic studies to understand its evolutionary relationships within the Boletales order. Distribution records indicate that species within this genus are found in various parts of the world, often associated with specific soil types and forest environments. Further research is ongoing to fully understand the biodiversity and ecological significance of Supitella.