Ganoderma megaloma

Ganoderma megaloma is a species of bracket fungus in the family Ganodermataceae. Described as new to science in 1846 by mycologist Joseph-Henri Léveillé, it is found in the eastern and midwestern United States. It was moved into the genus Ganoderma by Giacomo Bresàdola in 1912.[1] The fungus causes white rot and butt rot on living hardwoods. The holotype was collected in New York.

Ganoderma megaloma
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G. megaloma
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Ganoderma megaloma
(Lév.) Bres. (1912)

It is closely related to Ganoderma applanatum.

References

  1. Bresadola G (1912). "Hedwigia 53". Hedwigia. 53 (54).


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