What is another word for helotiaceae?
Pronunciation: [hɛlˈə͡ʊtɪˌe͡ɪsiː] (IPA) 
Helotiaceae is a family of fungi that belongs to the order Helotiales. These fungi are commonly known as cup fungi because of their saucer-shaped fruiting bodies that resemble cups. They are typically saprophytic, meaning they obtain their nutrients from dead organic matter. Synonyms for Helotiaceae include the genera Hymenoscyphus, Leohumicola, and Hyaloscypha. Hymenoscyphus species can be found growing on dead wood or on the forest floor, while Leohumicola species are commonly found in leaf litter. Hyaloscypha species are typically found growing on decaying leaves or on the bark of dead trees. Helotiaceae fungi play an important role in nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
