Rasterisina

Rasterisina is a genus of fungi within the family Tricholomataceae. The genus was first described by the mycologist Rolf Singer in 1944. Rasterisina species are characterized by their gilled mushrooms, which typically possess a variable cap shape and size, along with a whitish or pale coloration. The spores of Rasterisina fungi are generally smooth, and their microscopic features are used for taxonomic identification.

Members of this genus are primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions, where they grow in forested environments, often associating with decaying wood or leaf litter. Due to their habitat preferences, Rasterisina species play a role in the decomposition of organic matter, contributing to nutrient cycling within their ecosystems.

The taxonomy of Rasterisina has undergone revisions as mycologists have used both morphological and molecular data to clarify species boundaries and relationships with other genera in the Tricholomataceae family. Currently, there are only a few recognized species within this genus, and ongoing research may lead to the discovery of additional species or reclassification of existing ones.

Because some species may resemble other groups of white or pale fungi, proper identification often requires microscopic examination and, in some cases, DNA analysis. While not widely known or studied, Rasterisina contributes to the diversity of fungal life forms and underscores the importance of fungal taxonomy in understanding biodiversity.

Due to limited information available and the relatively obscure nature of this genus, Rasterisina remains a subject of interest mainly within mycological research focusing on tropical fungal diversity and taxonomy.