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Two new species of genus Leucoagaricus and Leucocoprinus (Agaricaceae, Agaricales) from China

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: In this study, two new species, Leucoagaricus bailangshanensis and Leucocoprinus ferrugineus , were discovered. Phylogenetic analyses based on ITS, nrLSU, rpb 2, and tef 1- α sequences confirm that these taxa represent distinct lineages within well-supported monophyletic groups. Leucoagaricus bailangshanensis is characterized by a yellow-orange center on the pileus, a margin bearing floccules, and relatively long sterigmata, which distinguish it from closely related species. Leucocoprinus ferrugineus can be recognized by its mahogany-red pileus center, a white annulus with a tomato-red margin that turns brown when bruised, and ellipsoid basidiospores. Detailed morphological descriptions, along with color photographs, illustrations, and a phylogenetic tree, are provided to clarify the taxonomic positions and relationships of these two new species.

Source: MycoKeys

DOI: 10.3897/mycokeys.125.160410

Authors: An-Qi Zhang, Ri Jin, Xue-chao Zhang, Entaj Tarafder, Ji-Ze Xu

Institutions: Yanbian University, Jilin Agricultural Science and Technology University, Qujing Normal University

Language: English

Topic: Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $970

Funders: People's Government of Jilin Province, Yanbian University