Description

What is Oudemansiella canarii?

Oudemansiella canarii is a visually striking tropical mushroom known for its translucent white to ivory cap, long slender stem, and gelatinous surface when fresh. The cap often has a glistening, almost glassy texture, making it stand out in humid environments where it typically grows. Though not widely cultivated for food, it is valued for study and fungal diversity collections due to its elegant structure and uncommon appearance.

This species is occasionally mistaken for members of the Mycena or Marasmius genera but is distinct in its smooth, slimy cap and thick-fleshed stipe.

Where Does Oudemansiella canarii Grow?

Oudemansiella canarii is native to tropical and subtropical forests throughout Asia, Central and South America, and parts of Africa. It is a wood-decomposer and can be found growing singly or in small groups on decaying logs, buried wood, or well-rotted organic matter.

It favors moist, shaded environments and fruits during the rainy season or in persistently humid areas, making it a key part of tropical forest decomposition systems.

Unique Characteristics and Study Potential

A Gelatinous-Capped Mushroom with Graceful Form

The most distinctive feature of Oudemansiella canarii is its glistening, mucilaginous cap, often described as jelly-like or glassy in appearance. The stipe is long, tough, and white to tan, often tapering at the base. It produces white spores and lacks strong odor or taste, but its structure and surface texture make it highly recognizable.

It is used in morphological studies and field education programs focused on tropical fungal biodiversity.

Ideal for Study, Observation, and Educational Use

While not typically grown for culinary purposes, Oudemansiella canarii is ideal for classrooms, microscopy, and fungal field guides due to its unique gelatinous surface and growth behavior. It colonizes wood-based substrates and is suitable for cultivation on sterilized sawdust, agar, or decaying hardwood chips.

This 12cc liquid culture syringe contains active Oudemansiella canarii mycelium, ready for use in research, biodiversity collections, or educational demonstrations.

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Explore the tropical beauty and unique textures of Oudemansiella canarii. Whether you're building a fungal culture library or studying tropical wood decomposers, this elegant species adds visual and scientific value to any mycology collection.

Taxonomic Details for Oudemansiella canarii

• Kingdom: Fungi

• Division: Basidiomycota

• Class: Agaricomycetes

• Order: Agaricales

• Family: Physalacriaceae

• Genus: Oudemansiella

• Species: Oudemansiella canarii