Investigation of Macro-fungal Resources in Daweishan National Nature Reserve, Yunnan Province

PurposeTo investigate the resources of macro-fungi in Daweishan National Nature Reserve (called “Daweishan Reserve” for short) of Yunnan Province, and to provide scientific basis for rational development, utilization and protection of wild macro-fungi resources in this area.

MethodThe macro-fungal resources in this area were preliminarily investigated and evaluated by random inspection method.

ResultsThere were 288 species of macro-fungi distributed in the Daweishan Reserve, belonging to 55 families, and 139 genera. The dominant families were Russulaceae, Polyporacea, Boletaceae, Agaricaceae, Clavariaceae, Hygrophoraceae, Marasmiaceae, Amanitaceae and Tricholomataceae. The dominant genera were Russula, Lactarius, Amanita, Marasmius, Hygrocybe, Trametes, Entoloma, Suillus, Mycena, Stereum, Boletus, Hygrophorus and Laccaria. According to the analysis of economic value, there were 73 species of edible fungi, 74 species of medicinal fungi, 43 species of both edible and medicinal fungi, 34 species of toadstool.

ConclusionDaweishan Reserve is rich in macro-fungal resources. This study provides basic materials for the future study of macro-fungi in this reserve. Moreover, some species found in this reserve have high economic value, and effective development and utilization can contribute to the local economic development.