Ganoderma lucidum, commonly known as reishi, varnished conk, lacquered bracket, or lingzhi, is a red-colored species of Ganoderma with a limited distribution in Europe and parts of China, where it grows on decaying hardwood trees.
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Distribution
Widespread but not very common
Habitat
Mainly on broadleaved trees, more rarely on conifers
Fruiting Body
Usually with a distinct lateral stem which varies in length and thickness. Smooth, shiny, lacquered surface, usually concentrically grooved or wrinkled, easily depressed by pressure from finger. Pale yellow margin
| Cycle | annual |
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| Shape | Semi-circular |
| Surface | Smooth |
| Width | 5 - 20 cm |
Pores
4-5 per mm
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| Shape | Round |
Tubes
5-10mm deep
Flesh
Tough, corky
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| Taste | Slightly acidic |
Spores
Thick inner dark wall and a transparent exposure
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| Shape | Ellipsoid |
| Ornamentation | Warty |
| Size | 10-13 x 7-8.5 μm |
Classification
- ↳ Phylum: Basidiomycota
- ↳ Subphylum: Agaricomycotina
- ↳ Class: Agaricomycetes
- ↳ Order: Polyporales
- ↳ Family: Polyporaceae
- ↳ Genus: Ganoderma
Synonyms
- Boletus laccatus Timm
- Boletus lucidus Curtis
- Fomes lucidus (Curtis) Sacc.
- Ganoderma lucidum (Fr.) P. Karst.
- Grifola lucida (Curtis) Gray
- Polyporus laccatus (Timm) Pers.
- Polyporus lucidus (Curtis) Fr.
Reference Sources
K.H. Larsson, L. Ryvarden (2026) Corticioid Fungi of Europe Vol 2. Fungiflora.
R. Phillips (2006) Mushrooms. Macmillan.
G. Kibby (2020) Mushrooms and Toadstools of Britain & Europe Vol. 1. Geoffrey Kibby.
Genus Ganoderma
No other species found in this genus.
