Hidden diversity in Fuscoporia: description of three resupinate species from Neotropical cloud and rain forests

Mycological Progress 2026 Open access

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Authors: Marcel Comin, Genivaldo Alves-Silva, Carlos A. Salvador-Montoya, Aristóteles Goés‐Neto, Elisandro Ricardo Drechsler‐Santos
DOI: 10.1007/s11557-026-02150-2
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Abstract

Abstract Fuscoporia ( Hymenochaetaceae ) is a genus of wood-decaying polypores widely distributed in tropical and temperate forests. Despite recent advances, its taxonomy remains challenging, especially for resupinate species. In this study, we describe three new resupinate species of Fuscoporia from Brazil combining morphological and phylogenetic analyses using ITS and nrLSU markers. The new taxa are placed within the F. ferrea and F. ferruginosa clades. An identification key to Neotropical Fuscoporia species is also provided to support further taxonomic and ecological studies.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Mycorrhizal Fungi and Plant Interactions Plant Diversity and Evolution Mollusks and Parasites Studies

Publication details

Journal / source
Mycological Progress
Volume
25
Issue
1
Publication date
16 July 2026
Language
EN