Volvopluteus deliciosus sp. nov. (Pluteaceae, Agaricales), a new edible species from Xinjiang, China
A new fungal species, Volvopluteus deliciosus, was discovered in Bayingol Mongolian Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region of China. Locally, it is regarded as a delicious edible mushroom. It is formally introduced with detailed morphological description and illustration. Morphological comparison to similar species indicated that it is a distinctive taxon within Volvopluteus. Molecular phylogenetic analyses based on nrITS sequences also confirmed the taxonomic status of the new species.
Authors
- Chuanhua Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8943-1397)
- Ming Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6420-2531)
- Tai–Hui Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7343-0365)
- Ji-Peng Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3250-7346)
Institutions
- Guangdong Academy of Sciences (CN)
- Institute of Microbiology (CN)
- Shanghai Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CN)
- Jilin Agricultural University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Phytotaxa
- Published
- 2025-02-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.683.3.6
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.75