Imperator (fungus)

For other uses, see Imperator (disambiguation).

Imperator
Imperator torosus
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Agaricomycetes
Order: Boletales
Family: Boletaceae
Genus: Imperator
Assyov, Bellanger, Bertéa, Courtec., Koller, Loizides, G.Marques, J.A.Muñoz, N.Oppicelli, D.Puddu, F.Rich. & P.-A.Moreau (2015)
Type species
Imperator torosus
(Fr.) Assyov, Bellanger, Bertéa, Courtec., Koller, Loizides, G.Marques, J.A.Muñoz, N.Oppicelli, D.Puddu, F.Rich. & P.-A.Moreau (2015)

Imperator is a genus of fungi in the family Boletaceae. It was circumscribed in 2015 by Boris Assyov and colleagues.[1] The erection of Imperator follows recent molecular phylogenetic studies that outlined a new taxonomic framework for the Boletaceae.[2][3]

The type species is Imperator torosus, an "impressive and prestigious" species to which the generic name Imperator refers.[1]

All members of this genus are either toxic if consumed (causing gastroenteritis) or are of unknown edibility.

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