Geastrumsuae sp. nov. (Geastraceae, Basidiomycota) a new species from Yunnan Province, China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Geastrum is the largest genus of Geastraceae and is widely distributed all over the world. Four specimens which belong to Geastrum were collected during our scientific expedition to Cangshan Mountain, Yunnan, China. Based on morphological characteristics and phylogenetic analysis, a new species was introduced.

New information

Geastrumsuae is characterised by its large basidiomata (height 35-70 mm, diameter 18-37 mm) with long stipe (height 10-45 mm), smooth pink exoperidium and sessile globose endoperidial body. Phylogenetic analysis has been carried out, based on the internal transcribed spacer (ITS) and large subunit ribosomal ribonucleic acid (nrLSU) sequence data. The illustration and description for the new taxa are provided.

SUBMITTER: Zhang ZQ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10848843 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature