Species map · Schizophyllum commune
Split gill map of Turkey: where and when it grows
Our map holds 169 verified records of the split gill (Schizophyllum commune) from 19 provinces of Turkey. Most come from İstanbul, Ankara, Muğla and Manisa; records peak in January, March and May.
- records
- 169
- provinces
- 19
- regions
- 6
- latest record
- Oct 2026
Records by province
- İstanbul79
- Ankara22
- Muğla16
- Manisa10
- Diyarbakır6
- Antalya6
- İzmir5
- Sakarya4
- Kırklareli3
- Samsun3
- Kocaeli3
- Karaman3
- Balıkesir2
- Tokat2
- Edirne1
- Denizli1
- Bursa1
- Aydın1
- Osmaniye1
- Marmara 93
- Aegean 33
- Central Anatolia 25
- Mediterranean 7
- East and Southeast 6
- Black Sea 5
Linked provinces have their own page with every species recorded there. Record density also reflects where observers work.
Which months?
This page covers only where and when the species is recorded in Turkey. For identification and edibility, see the species page. Built from research-grade, geo-referenced GBIF and iNaturalist records, refreshed at the start of every month.
Poisonous look-alikes of the split gill
- Turkey tail Trametes versicolor Inedible
- Hairy curtain crust Stereum hirsutum Inedible
- Oysterlings Crepidotus spp. Inedible
Records by region: Marmara 93; Aegean 33; Central Anatolia 25; Mediterranean 7; Eastern and Southeastern Anatolia 6; Black Sea 5. Most records come from İstanbul, Ankara, Muğla, Manisa, Diyarbakır, Antalya, İzmir and Sakarya.
Records peak in January, March and May; about 7% of dated records fall in September–November and 48% in March–May.
The split gill can be seen all year; it dries out and revives after rain. Turkish records peak between December and May.
On dead branches, stumps and cut timber of broadleaf trees, sometimes conifers; it survives even in sunny, dry spots. It grows in rows or clusters on the sides of wood.
Turkey tail (Trametes versicolor, inedible): Turkey tail has a zoned, multicoloured top and fine pores underneath instead of gills.
Hairy curtain crust (Stereum hirsutum, inedible): Its top is hairy with yellow-orange tones, and its underside is smooth, with no gills.
Oysterlings (Crepidotus spp., inedible): They are also small fans attached at the side, but their gills are not split and their spore print is brown.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the split gill grow in Turkey?
Most records come from İstanbul, Ankara, Muğla, Manisa and Diyarbakır.
When does the split gill fruit in Turkey?
Records peak in January, March and May.
Which province has the most split gill records?
İstanbul, followed by Ankara, Muğla and Manisa. The order also reflects where observers are active.
What habitat does the split gill prefer?
On dead branches, stumps and cut timber of broadleaf trees, sometimes conifers; it survives even in sunny, dry spots. It grows in rows or clusters on the sides of wood.
Can I pick mushrooms where they are recorded?
A record is not a permit. Commercial picking in state forests needs a permit; picking in national parks is prohibited.
How current is this map?
Records are re-fetched from GBIF and iNaturalist at the start of every month and this page updates automatically.
What should I do in case of mushroom poisoning?
Call 112 at once; Turkey's poison centre is 114.
Sources
- 6831 sayılı Orman Kanunu (mevzuat.gov.tr) mevzuat.gov.tr
- 2873 sayılı Millî Parklar Kanunu, md. 14 (mevzuat.gov.tr) mevzuat.gov.tr
- GBIF ve iNaturalist: Türkiye gözlem kayıtları (sitemizin haritası) gbif.org
All sources (6)
- Wikipedia (EN): Schizophyllum commune en.wikipedia.org
- First Nature: Schizophyllum commune first-nature.com
- iNaturalist: Schizophyllum commune (Türkçe ad ve Türkiye gözlemleri) inaturalist.org
Data sources and licences
Observations from GBIF.org (human observations and herbarium specimens; records flagged with geospatial issues excluded) and iNaturalist research-grade records, retrieved 2 November 2026. Macrofungi only (Agaricomycetes, Pezizomycetes), named to species. Every point links to its own record, with the recorder and licence (CC0, CC BY, CC BY-NC).
Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors. Province centres: Wikidata. Region comes from the record's GADM province, or the nearest province centre when missing. For protected species (iNaturalist "threatened" or IUCN VU/EN/CR) locations are rounded to ~10 km; locations obscured by iNaturalist are marked "approximate".
An observation shows that a mushroom was seen there on that day, not that it is there now or that it may be picked. Counts reflect how many people record fungi in an area more than how common a species is.
Last updated: Prepared by the Poros Mantar editorial teamReport a correction