Ganodermataceae
Ganodermataceae (pronunciation: gah-no-der-mah-tuh-see-ee) is a family of Polypore fungi in the order Polyporales. This family is best known for including the genus Ganoderma, which contains the reishi or lingzhi mushroom.
Etymology
The name Ganodermataceae is derived from the Greek words ganos, which means "brightness" or "sheen", and derma, which means "skin". This refers to the shiny surface of the mushrooms in this family.
Genera
The family Ganodermataceae includes several genera, including:
Characteristics
Members of the Ganodermataceae family are characterized by their woody, perennial fruit bodies and their double-walled, ornamented basidiospores. They are typically found on wood, and some species are known to cause white rot.
Medical Uses
Several species within the Ganodermataceae family, particularly those in the Ganoderma genus, have been used in traditional medicine. Ganoderma lucidum, for example, is used in traditional Chinese medicine for its purported health benefits.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Ganodermataceae
- Wikipedia's article - Ganodermataceae
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