Gloiodon
| Gloiodon | |
|---|---|
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| Gloiodon strigosus | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Agaricomycetes |
| Order: | Russulales |
| Family: | Bondarzewiaceae |
| Genus: | Gloiodon P. Karst. |
| Type species | |
| Gloiodon strigosus (Sw.) P. Karst. | |
| Species | |
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G. nigrescens | |
Gloiodon is a genus of mushrooms in the family Bondarzewiaceae. It was first described by Finnish mycologist Petter Karsten in 1879.[1]
All species in Gloiodon are wood-inhabiting fungi growing on trunks of dead trees causing white rot[2].
Description
Basidiocarps are pileate or resupinate with a hymenium of conical spines and usually a hairy upper side. Basidiospores are hyaline, rounded, with fine ornamentation and a strong amyloid reaction. Gloeocystidia are present[2].
Distribution
Gloiodon strigosus is widely distributed in the boreal zones of Eurasia and North America. Gloiodon occidentales has only been reported in North America[3]. Gloiodon nigrescens is only known from tropical regions[2].
Taxonomy
Gloiodon stratosus is known from fungarium collections of perserved specimens[4]. It is currently not considered to belong in Gloiodon, but the generic placement of this taxon is not resolved[2].
References
- ↑ Karsten PA. (1879). "Symbolae ad Mycologiam Fennicam. VI". Meddelanden af Societas pro Fauna et Flora Fennica. 5: 15–46.
- 1 2 3 4 Desjardin, D.E.; Ryvarden, L. (2003). "The genus Gloiodon". Sydowia. 55 (2): 153–161.
- ↑ "GBIF genus: Gloiodon". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 19 March 2026.
- ↑ "GBIF species: Gloiodon stratosus". Global Biodiversity Information Facility. Retrieved 19 March 2026.