Leucocoprinus is a genus of fungi in the family Agaricaceae. Its best-known member is the distinctive yellow mushroom Leucocoprinus birnbaumii, which is found in plant pots and greenhouses worldwide. The type species is Leucocoprinus cepistipes. The genus has a widespread distribution and contains over 80 recognised species, however many of these species are very scarcely recorded and little known with only a small number of Leucocoprinus species which are commonly observed. The majority of the species in this genus are exclusive to tropical environments however numerous species have become a common sight in plant pots and greenhouses resulting in them becoming well known worldwide.
Leucocoprinus cepistipes, is a species of fungus in the family Agaricaceae. It is typically found on wood debris, such as wood chips but may also grow in potted plants or greenhouses. Typical characteristics include a fine-scaled bell-shaped cap, a partial veil, and a tendency to bruise a yellow to brown when handled.
Leucocoprinus straminellus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae. Like other Leucocoprinus species it may have originated in a tropical climate but now finds a home in plant pots, greenhouses and compost piles in many countries. Leucocoprinus straminellus is described as being similar to the more commonly known Leucocoprinus birnbaumii but it is smaller and a lighter shade of yellow with smaller spores that lack a germ pore. It is also described as being superficially similar to Leucocoprinus fragilissimus but slightly more robust with flesh that is less translucent.
Leucocoprinus cygneus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus flavus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus tricolor 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 acutoumbonatus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
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 tropicus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus subglobisporus is a species of mushroom-producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus bonianus 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 antillarum is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus fuligineopunctatus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus microlepis is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus domingensis is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus parvipileus is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
Leucocoprinus tephrolepis is a species of mushroom producing fungus in the family Agaricaceae.
