Macrofungal explorations conducted in several Sal (Shorea robusta)-dominated tropical forests in West Bengal and Jharkhand, India, unveiled a noteworthy and previously unknown member of Amanita sect. Vaginatae, here proposed as Amanita indovaginata. This newly discovered species is substantiated by both morphological characteristics and sequence data from three genes (ITS, LSU, and tef 1-α). A comprehensive morphological description, complemented by illustrations, is provided to enhance the understanding of this novel species.
Ghosh A., Kumar A., Hembrom M. E., Chakraborty D. (2024): Amanita indovaginata, a new species from tropical Sal forest in India. – Czech Mycology 76(1): 1–15.
