Five New Species of Gymnopilus from Xizang Autonomous Region of China and Surrounding Areas
Wen-Qiang Yang, Mao-Qiang He, Dorji Phurbu, Jian-Min Yun, Rui-Lin Zhao, Jiaxin Li, Shihui Wang, Xinyu Zhu
Journal of Fungi March 18, 2024 DOI: 10.3390/jof10030220 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Phylogenetic and morphological study Peer reviewed |
|---|---|
| Sample size | 78 |
| Population | Gymnopilus specimens from ten provinces in China |
| Keywords | Biodiversity Phylogenetic tree China Habitat Genus Evolutionary biology Range aeronautics Ecology |
| Citations | 3 |
| Key points | Eleven Gymnopilus species were identified in China, including five new species, four of which are native to the Xizang Autonomous Region. |
Abstract
The species of Gymnopilus (Hymenogastraceae, Agricales) are commonly recognized as wood-decaying fungi. Certain members of this genus have been identified as psilocybin-producing mushrooms. Gymnopilus exhibits a diverse range and has a global distribution. In this study, a total of seventy-eight specimens were gathered from ten provinces in China. A comprehensive molecular phylogenetic analysis was conducted, employing gene sequences including ITS, nrLSU, nrSSU, rpb1, rpb2, and tef1-α. Additionally, morphological examinations were also carried out. The phylogenetic topology of Gymnopilus from this study generally agreed with previous studies and facilitated the identification of all those specimens. As a result, eleven species, including five newly discovered ones named Gy. gyirongensis, Gy. variisporus, Gy. tomentosiceps, Gy. tenuibasidialis, and Gy. aurantipileatus, were recognized. Significantly, four of the five newly identified species are native to the Xizang Autonomous Region, emphasizing their specialization in this distinctive habitat. This research contributes to our comprehension of Gymnopilus diversity and lays the groundwork for the conservation and sustainable utilization of Gymnopilus resources.