Leccinum aurantiacum, is a species of fungus in the genus Leccinum.

Leccinum aurantiacum is an exception, however, occurring in mycorrhizal association with poplar, birch, and oak.

Leccinum aurantiacum can be found fruiting during summer and autumn in forests throughout Europe and North America.

In Europe, Leccinum aurantiacum has been traditionally known to be associated with poplars (Populus).

Leccinum aurantiacum is similar but has a cap slightly lighter orange brown, and grows only under poplar and aspen.

Leccinum aurantiacum (Red-capped scaber stalk)

The Leccinum aurantiacum (as well as the Leccinum versipelle), found under aspen trees, and the Leccinum scabrum (as well as the L. holopus), found under birch trees.