Ganoderma lucidum (W.M.Curtis & Fr.) Karsten

  • Authority

    Rogerson, Clark T., et al. 1990. Fungi collected by Bassett Maguire and collabora tors in the Guayana Highland, 1944-1983. Mem. New York Bot. Gard. 64: 130-164.

  • Family

    Ganodermataceae

  • Scientific Name

    Ganoderma lucidum (W.M.Curtis & Fr.) Karsten

  • Description

    Distribution and Ecology - VENEZUELA. Amazonas: Rio Orinoco, Rio Cunucunuma,Playa Alta, in riverine forest, elev. 100 m,on upright dead tree, 3 Nov 1950, BM, RSC & JJW29378 [JSF].

  • Discussion

    Ryvarden and Johansen (1980: 90, fig. 26bd). Gilbertson and Ryvarden (1986:299, fig. 142) found this species to be c o m m o n in the U.S.A., especially in the southeastem states. Dennis +

  • Distribution

    VENEZUELA. Amazonas: Rio Orinoco, Rio Cunucunuma,Playa Alta, in riverine forest, elev. 100 m,on upright dead tree, 3 Nov 1950, BM, RSC & JJW29378 [JSF].

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