Leucoagaricus is a genus of mushroom-forming fungi in the family Agaricaceae. As of March 2023 there are over 200 accepted species of Leucoagaricus with ongoing research into the genus adding several more each year. Leucocoprinus is a similar genus and considered by some sources to be indistinct from Leucoagaricus based on genetic data that demonstrates they are monophyletic. Species are separated into these genera based on macroscopic features such as cap striations in Leucocoprinus or the more persistent basidiocarps (mushrooms) of Leucoagaricus as well as microscopic features such as the lack of a germ pore in Leucoagaricus species. As a result of the similarities and disagreement on taxonomy, many of the species within these genera have formerly been classified in the other and may still be known by previous classifications. For instance the species Leucoagaricus gongylophorus is cultivated by fungus-growing ants but was formerly known as Leucocoprinus gongylophorus whilst other species cultivated by the lesser attine ants are still classified as undescribed Leucocoprinus species.
Maurice Philippe Gaspard Beeli was a Belgian mycologist.
Leucocoprinus brebissonii is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It is commonly called the skullcap dapperling due to its distinctive pattern on the cap. This mushroom was only thought to be found in Europe but it has since been observed in the Pacific Northwest and may also be found in Asia.
Leucocoprinus cretaceus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It is likely tropical in origin although it was first documented in Europe where it was often found growing in greenhouses and bark beds. However many early observations conflate this species with Leucocoprinus birnbaumii or Leucocoprinus cepistipes despite sharing only some superficial similarities. This fungus is quite versatile even for a saprotroph and is often found growing in clusters on woodchips, sawdust and compost heaps as well as directly from the ground or on trees. It may also appear in plant pots and greenhouses in colder countries in which it is not well equipped to survive outside.
Leucocoprinus flavus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus medioflavus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus discoideus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae. In the local language when the mushroom cap is open it is known as batakania or bepokua pembe when it is immature with a closed cap. However 'bepokua' may also be used to refer to other similar looking mushroom species such as Micropsalliota bambusicola.
Leucocoprinus elaeidis is a species of mushroom-producing producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae. In the local language, it is commonly known as elela.
Leucocoprinus citrinellus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus thoenii is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus heinemannii is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus violaceus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus velutipes is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus submontagnei is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Macrolepiota zeyheri is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae. In the Kilendu dialect it is known as djilo and in the Kilur dialect it is called n'volo mighom.
Leucocoprinus tenellus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus bulbipes is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus gandour is a species of mushroom-producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus pepinosporus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
