Fabreanus

Fabreanus is a genus of fungi in the family Stereaceae. The genus was circumscribed by French mycologist Paul Durieu and French physician Jean-Sébastien-Marie Soret in 1888. It is named in honor of French entomologist Jean-Henri Fabre.

Fabreanus species are typically found in tropical and subtropical regions and are often associated with decaying wood. They are characterized by their small to medium-sized fruiting bodies, which typically have a globular or capitate shape. The caps are usually dark-brown or olivaceous in color, and may be ornamented with warts or verrucae.

The genus includes several species, although only a few have been formally described. Fabreanus orbicularis is a widely distributed species found in tropical Asia and Australia. Fabreanus euphleus is a species found in tropical Africa and has been recorded from Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda.

Fabreanus species are considered to be important decomposers of organic matter in their ecosystems. They play a crucial role in breaking down decaying wood and releasing nutrients back into the environment. As such, they are considered saprotrophic fungi.

The genus has been associated with the fungal mycobiome, particularly in terms of its ability to degrade certain types of plant material. However, further research is needed to fully understand the ecological and biological roles of Fabreanus species in their ecosystems.