Cantharellus symoensii
Heinem.
African red-capped chantarelle
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Summary
Source: WikipediaCantharellus symoensii is a species of fungus in the family Cantharellaceae. First described by mycologist Paul Heinemann in 1966 as a species of Cantharellus, it was transferred to the new genus Afrocantharellus in 2012.
Description
A fungus in the Cantharellaceae family, the African red-capped chantarelle grows in tropical Miombo woodland and dry evergreen forest.
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Edible Uses
The mushroom is eaten.
Distribution
It is a tropical plant. It grows in Miombo woodland. It can be in dry evergreen forest.
Where It Grows
Africa, Burundi, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Mozambique, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe,
Dangerous Lookalikes
This plant can be confused with the following toxic species. Always verify identification carefully before consuming any wild plant.
Jack-O'-Lantern Mushroom
Omphalotus olearius
Antonio Abbatiello
African red-capped chantarelle
Cantharellus symoensii
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Jack-O'-Lantern Mushroom: True knife-like gills, grows in clusters on wood/stumps, glows in the dark, orange throughout.
African red-capped chantarelle: Blunt forked ridges (not true gills), grows singly from soil, apricot/fruity smell, solid flesh.
Synonyms
Also Known As
Bwitondwe, Nyakeke, Peri
References (7)
- Bloesch, U., 2008, Mushroom study, The potential of wild edible mushrooms. GTZ project. p 15
- Boa, E. R., 2004, Wild edible fungi and their importance to people. FAO Non Wood Forest Products Booklet 17
- Buyck, B., & Nzigidahera, B., 1995, Ethnomycological Notes from Western Burundi. Belg. Journ. Bot. 128(2): 131-138
- Degreef, J., et al, 1997, Edible Mushrooms of the Zambezian woodland area. A nutritional and ecological approach. Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Envir. 1(3): 221-231
- Degreef, J., et al, 2016, Wild edible mushrooms, a valuable resource for food security and rural development in Burundi and Rwanda. Biotechnol. Agron. Soc. Environ. 2016 20(4), 441-452
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- efta-online.org, Edible Fungi of Tropical Africa, Jardin botanique Meise
- Schneider, E., 2001, Vegetables from Amaranth to Zucchini: The essential reference. HarperCollins. p 169
