''Gymnopilus imperialis'' is a species of
mushroom in the family
Hymenogastraceae. It was given its current name by mycologist
Rolf Singer
Rolf Singer (June 23, 1906 – January 18, 1994) was a Germany, German-born mycologist and one of the most important Taxonomy (biology), taxonomists of gilled mushrooms (agarics) in the 20th century.
After receiving his Ph.D. at the University ...
in 1951.
Description
The
cap is in diameter.
Habitat and distribution
''Gymnopilus imperialis'' fruitbodies are cespitose (clumped together at the stem), and are found on trunks or at the bases of living or dead
frondose trees, especially ''
Eucalyptus'' species. This species has been observed fruiting in April, October, and December; it is known from Jamaica and Brazil.
See also
List of ''Gymnopilus'' species
References
External links
*
Gymnopilus imperialis' at
Index Fungorum
imperialis
Fungi of North America
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