Class Agaricomycetes Rank Species | Division Basidiomycota Genus Ganoderma | |
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Similar Ganoderma curtisii, Ganoderma zonatum, Ganoderma tsugae, Ganoderma meredithiae, Ganoderma brownii | ||
Ganoderma sessile fungi kingdom
Ganoderma sessile is a species of polypore fungus in the Ganodermataceae family. It is a plant pathogen and occasional saprotroph similar in appearance to Ganoderma lucidum. This species is restricted geographically to the Midwest and Eastern United States, where it is very common on hardwoods.
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Taxonomy
This fungus is a member of the G. resinaceum / G. lucidum group, and has previously been considered taxonomic Synonyms of both species.
Description
Ganoderma sessile is a perennial, sessile, concentrically zonate polypore that is 5–25 cm (2.0–9.8 in) in length. The top can be a number of shiny tones ranging from white at the edges to yellow and red at the center. Its spore surface is white but easily turns brown upon damage. It can be distinguished from the closely related Ganoderma curtisii by spore morphology. It parasitizes hardwoods.
Uses
It is often used to make a tea-like infusion.
