Lentinus


Lentinus is a genus of fungi in the family Polyporaceae. The genus is widely distributed, with many species found in subtropical regions.
The genus name Lentinus is derived from the Latin lent, meaning "pliable", and inus, meaning "resembling".

Species

, Index Fungorum accepts 120 species of Lentinus. The genus includes:
Some molecular studies showed that some Polyporus species belong to the Lentinus-radiation.