New species of Russula (Basidiomycotina) associated with Anisoptera (Dipterocarpaceae) in Papua New Guinea

Abstract

Russula cingulata sp. nov., R. anisopterae sp. nov., R. hysgina sp. nov. and R. perelegans sp. nov. are reported from tropical lowland forest near Lae (Morobe District, Papua New Guinea) where these agarics have been found in association with Anisoptera polyandra Bl. (Dipterocarpaceae). The four new taxa are described, illustrated and compared with allied Russula species.