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Hexagonia (fungus)

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Hexagonia is a genus of poroid fungi in the family Polyporaceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in tropical regions.[1] The generic name is derived from the Latin word hexagonus, meaning "with six angles".[2]

Species

As of October 2016, Index Fungorum accepts 41 species in Hexagonia:[3]

References

  1. ^ Kirk, P.M.; Cannon, P.F.; Minter, D.W.; Stalpers, J.A. (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford, UK: CAB International. p. 316. ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.
  2. ^ Donk, M.A. (1960). "The generic names proposed for Polyporaceae". Persoonia. 1 (2): 173–302.
  3. ^ Kirk, P.M. "Species Fungorum (version 28th September 2016). In: Species 2000 & ITIS Catalogue of Life". Retrieved 2015-10-30.
  4. ^ Härkönen, M.; Niemelä, T.; Mbindo, K.; Kotiranta, H.; Piearce, G. (2015). "Zambian mushrooms and mycology". Norrlinia. 29: 200.

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Hexagonia (fungus): Brief Summary

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Hexagonia is a genus of poroid fungi in the family Polyporaceae. The genus has a widespread distribution, especially in tropical regions. The generic name is derived from the Latin word hexagonus, meaning "with six angles".

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