Omphalotaceae fam. nov. und Paxillaceae, ein chemotaxonomischer Vergleich zweier Pilzfamilien der Boletales

Abstract

The Omphalotaceae fam. nov., which include the genera Omphalotus and Lampteromyces, are defined on the basis of characteristic sesquiterpenes and of their ability to cause white-rot. Anatomical and morphological features of the representatives of these genera support the creation of this new family. The occurrence of pigments, typical of the Boletales, and of cyanophilous spores, indicate membership of the Omphalotaceae in the order Boletales. Relationships to the other families of this order - especially to the Paxillaceae - are discussed. The possible functional significance of fungal metabolites is considered. © 1985 Springer-Verlag.