Leucocoprinus aurantiopileus (Agaricaceae), a New Species from Pakistan

New Zealand Journal of Botany 2026 Open access

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Authors: Fazli Maula, Malka Saba, Muhammad Asif, Afifa Kainat Rani, Wajahat Akram, Fahim Ullah, Saher Batool, Kainat Bakhsh, Ayesha Bibi, Aiman Izhar, Fatima Iftikhar, Abdul Nasir Khalid
DOI: 10.1002/nzb2.70026
Cited by: 2
References: 35

Abstract

A novel species, Leucocoprinus aurantiopileus , is described from Margalla Hills National Park, Islamabad, Pakistan, using an integrated approach. Phylogenetic analyses based on combined internal transcribed spacer and large subunit sequences confirm its placement within Leucocoprinus . L. aurantiopileus is distinguished by a conical to campanulate, subumbonate to umbonate pileus, dark red center, and light orange margins, along with subcylindrical to oblong basidiospores. We provide detailed descriptions, colored photographs, microscopic structures, and a phylogenetic tree. This discovery highlights the mycological diversity of Margalla Hills and emphasizes the need for further fungal exploration in the region.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions Plant Pathogens and Fungal Diseases Fungal Biology and Applications

Publication details

Journal / source
New Zealand Journal of Botany
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
64
Issue
1
Publication date
4 February 2026
Language
EN