Taxonomy of Amauroderma (Basidiomycetes, Polyporaceae). Mem (34) TOYS Managing the Wild: Stories of

Managing the Wild: Stories of People and Plants and Tropical Forests

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and an understanding of their evolution can shed light on the evolution of all modern plants

There are more than 250 species worldwide

medicinal compounds with promising value are also found throughout the genus

Taxonomy of Amauroderma (Basidiomycetes, Polyporaceae). Mem (34) TOYS Managing the Wild: Stories ofMembers of the Amauroderma are wood rotters found on decayed branches and trunks, both standing and fallen and on roots of living or decayed trees, sometimes appearing as if emerged from the ground. In the latter case, the mycelium of the basidiocarp is found attached to a branched system of fine roots. This treatment of Amauroderma includes keys, descriptions, distribution information, and photographs.