Pengeomfangia

Pengeomfangia is a genus of fungi within the family Peniophoraceae. The genus was circumscribed by mycologist William Murrill in 1911, and it is characterized by its polypore fruiting bodies that grow on dead wood. The genus is named after the Dutch mycologist Cornelis Bas Penge, who was a contemporary of Murrill.

Species within the genus Pengeomfangia are typically found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. They are known for their distinctive, often colorful, polypore fruiting bodies that can grow to significant sizes. The genus includes several species, some of which are of interest to mycologists due to their rarity or unique characteristics.

Pengeomfangia species are saprobic, meaning they obtain their nutrients by decomposing dead organic matter. They play an important role in the ecosystem by breaking down wood and other plant material, contributing to nutrient cycling.

The taxonomy of Pengeomfangia is ongoing, with new species being described and existing species being redescribed as more is learned about their morphology and molecular characteristics. The genus is a valuable resource for mycologists studying the diversity and ecology of wood-decaying fungi.