New record of luminescent Mycena chlorophos (Mycenaceae) from Western Ghats of India

Abstract

An interesting luminescent Mycena was collected from dead bamboo culms on several occasions from an evergreen forest in Kerala State, India. Detailed morphological and molecular studies with nrITS sequence data confirmed it as Mycena chlorophos. A reappraisal of the species along with comprehensive description, photographs and a discussion with related species is provided. This forms the first record of this species from India.