''Gymnopilus zenkeri'' is a species of
agaric fungus in the family
Hymenogastraceae. Originally
described by German mycologist
Paul Christoph Hennings
Paul Christoph Hennings (November 27, 1841 – October 14, 1908) was a German mycologist and herbarium curator. He discovered the study of cryptogams and mushrooms as a volunteer at the botanical garden. Although circumstances initially prevent ...
in 1901 as ''Pholiota zenkeri'',
it was transferred to the genus ''
Gymnopilus'' by
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.
The fungus is found in Africa.
See also
*
List of ''Gymnopilus'' species
References
Fungi described in 1901
Fungi of Africa
zenkeri
Fungus species
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