Species Diversity Of Ganodermataceae Fungi In Yok Don National Park, Central Highlands Of Vietnam

Abstract

Yok Don National Park, spanning 115,545 hectares and situated between 12°45'-13°10' north latitude and 107°29'30"-107°48'30" east longitude, hosts a richly diverse ecosystem comprising six distinct types. The propitious natural conditions within this region foster the flourishing of the Ganodermataceae family. A comprehensive survey within the Tay Nguyen region's Yok Don National Park revealed the presence of 10 species affiliated with the Ganodermataceae family. Remarkably, six species (Ganoderma balabacense, Ganoderma tornatum, Ganoderma multiplicatum, Amaurodermaniger, Amaurodermasubresinosum, and Amaurodermarugosum) were newly documented in the Tay Nguyen regions. Additionally, three species (Ganoderma multiplicatum, Amaurodermaniger, and Amaurodermarugosum) were identified as novel macrofungi within Vietnam. Notably, Ganoderma lucidum, Ganoderma applanatum, and Amaurodermaelmerianum among the species exhibit valuable medicinal properties. Predominantly saprophytic, the Ganodermataceae mushrooms thrive on decaying wood or plant debris beneath the forest canopy from May to December. Our findings may provide useful information to further analyze the roles of those species in this region.