Ecology and Ethnomycological Study of Some Wild Mushrooms in Tropical Riverine Forest, Lumbini Province, West Nepal

A study in Lumbini, Nepal, identified 23 species of wild mushrooms from 16 genera and 12 families in the Sukhaura Hariyali Community Forest, highlighting their ecological diversity and ethnomycological significance. Russula was the most widely distributed genus, with 5 species found. The research revealed that 12 species were mycorrhizal, 10 saprophytic, and one parasitic (Fomes fomentarius). Ten species were edible, while three were poisonous and seven inedible. Notably, Agaricus arvensis, Pycnoporus cinnabarinus, and Xerocomus subtomentosus were used locally for therapeutic purposes. This study provides foundational data on macrofungal diversity, ecology, and traditional uses, contributing to the understanding of mushroom roles in tropical riverine forests.

Bhattarai, A. P., Adhikari, H. S., Aryal, H. P., & Budhathoki, U. (2024). Ecology and Ethnomycological Study of Some Wild Mushrooms in Tropical Riverine Forest, Lumbini Province, West Nepal. Amrit Research Journal, 5(1), 1–9. https://doi.org/10.3126/arj.v5i1.73393