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Lacquered Bracket

Ganoderma lucidum

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in forest floors, decomposing wood, and soil ecosystems.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇳🇴 Norway 🇵🇹 Portugal 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (Fungi)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Agaricomycetes (Mushrooms)
Order
Polyporales (Polyporales)
Family
Polyporaceae
Genus
Ganoderma
Species
Ganoderma lucidum (Lacquered Bracket)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish paella, pipa, yesquero brillante
German Glänzender Lackporling

Similar Species in Ganoderma

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Ganoderma adspersum
Endangered
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Ganoderma resinaceum
Endangered
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Artist'S Bracket
Ganoderma applanatum
Least Concern
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Beeswax Bracket
Ganoderma pfeifferi
Least Concern
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Ganoderma Butt Rot
Ganoderma zonatum
Not Evaluated
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Hemlock Varnish Shelf
Ganoderma tsugae
Not Evaluated
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Southern Bracket
Ganoderma australe
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Lacquered Bracket?
The scientific name of Lacquered Bracket is Ganoderma lucidum. It belongs to the genus Ganoderma.
What is the conservation status of Lacquered Bracket?
Lacquered Bracket (Ganoderma lucidum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Lacquered Bracket live?
Lacquered Bracket is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Brazil).. Countries include Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, Norway, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does Lacquered Bracket belong to?
Lacquered Bracket (Ganoderma lucidum) belongs to the genus Ganoderma, which is part of the taxonomic family Polyporaceae.
Is Lacquered Bracket endangered?
No, Lacquered Bracket (Ganoderma lucidum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Lacquered Bracket belong to?
Lacquered Bracket (Ganoderma lucidum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of Lacquered Bracket?
The closest relatives of Lacquered Bracket in the genus Ganoderma include , , Artist'S Bracket, Beeswax Bracket, Ganoderma Butt Rot.

Native Range — 8 Countries

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Genus Ganoderma — 8 Species

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Ganoderma resinaceum
EN 🐾
Ganoderma adspersum
EN 🐾
Artist'S Bracket
Ganoderma applanatum
LC 🐾
Beeswax Bracket
Ganoderma pfeifferi
LC 🐾
Ganoderma Butt Rot
Ganoderma zonatum
NE 🐾
Hemlock Varnish Shelf
Ganoderma tsugae
NE
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Lacquered Bracket
Ganoderma lucidum
LC
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Southern Bracket
Ganoderma australe
DD
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