Research Paper

Unveiling a new species of Suillellus (Boletales, Basidiomycota) from the temperate forests of Jammu & Kashmir

Sweta Rajput, Kanad Das, Yash Pal Sharma

Published on: 25 June 2026

Page: 538 - 545

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2026.71.538

Abstract

Suillellus indohimalayanus is described from the temperate forests of Jammu and Kashmir, India, as new to science. The species is presented with both macro- and micromorphological characterization, along with a two-locus (nrITS and nrLSU) phylogenetic analysis. The discovery contributes to knowledge of the diversity of Boletaceae in the Indian subcontinent and further highlights the significance of the Himalayan region as a potential hotspot for harbouring diverse funga. A detailed description, accompanied by illustrations and phylogenetic inferences, is provided herein.

Keyword: Boletaceae, India, Jammu and Kashmir, nrITS, nrLSU, Suillellus, Suillellus indohimalayanus

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