World's third Cryptoporus species found in Qinling Mountains

The macrofungal genus Cryptoporus is renowned for its medicinal properties, including anti-inflammatory and antiviral effects. It is valuable in treating respiratory conditions like tracheitis and asthma. Fungi of this genus are characterized by oblate fruiting bodies and blunt cap edges.

Since 2020, Professor Xie and his team have systematically investigated the wild fungi resources in the Qinling-Daba mountain range. They found the new specimens on Masson pines in Shaanxi's Hanzhong city during a routine survey on March 30, 2023, according to Xie.

Guo Yanqi contributed to this story.