Description
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Copelandia Cyanescens / Panaeolus Cyanescens is less resistant to temperature and environmental changes than Cubensis - pick it up from the package as soon as possible and before you don't use it for research keep it in the refrigerator at 1-4 degrees C - the shorter the better.
Colored coloration of mycelium - are ok - "this type has it so". - this is how it is supposed to be for this species 🙂
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Copelandia cyanescens, Panaeolus cyanescens?
Introduction
The species of fungus known as Copelandia cyanescens often causes some confusion among mycology enthusiasts and growkit users. In the literature and on the Internet, we can find various names, such as Panaeolus cyanescens, Copelandia cyanescens or even other even less correct variants. In this article, we will dispel doubts about the correct naming of this species and explain where the different terms come from.
Correct Names: Panaeolus cyanescens and Copelandia cyanescens
Both names, Panaeolus cyanescens and Copelandia cyanescens, are used to refer to the same species of fungus, but the nomenclature has its own history and reasons why both versions function.
- Panaeolus cyanescens - This is the correct, the scientifically recognized name of this species, which belongs to the Panaeolus family. This species is characterized by creamy, thin caps and intense blue discoloration that appears when damaged, which is the result of the presence of psilocybin. This name is now widely used in the scientific literature.
- Copelandia cyanescens - Name Copelandia comes from the historical division, when the species was classified as a separate genus. Although it is now accepted that it belongs to the genus Panaeolus, name Copelandia is still popular, especially in the context of growkits and on commercial sites.
Why Do Two Names Function?
Initially, when the species was discovered, it was classified in a separate genus as Copelandia. As a result of taxonomic studies and kinship analysis, this species was found to fit better into the genus Panaeolus. Nevertheless, the name Copelandia has remained popular, especially in environments where it is important to distinguish it from other species Panaeolus.
The two names are therefore used interchangeably, but in a scientific context it is preferred to use the following Panaeolus cyanescens.
Incorrect Names or Misleading Terms
In some sources, especially on the Internet, we may encounter erroneous or incorrect names that can lead to confusion. Here are some examples:
- "Copelandia Panaeolus cyanescens". - It's a combination of two names that is wrong, because Copelandia i Panaeolus refer to different classifications of the genus of the same species.
- "Blue Meanie Copelandia". - Although "Blue Meanie" is indeed the common name for the species, the mere use of "Blue Meanie" without specifying the full name can be misleading, as the term is sometimes used to refer to other hallucinogenic mushrooms as well.
- "Copelandia cyanescens Panaeolus". - This is another example of mixing names in a way that is not scientifically correct.
Application
The species is best known by the name Panaeolus cyanescens, although in commercial and colloquial contexts it often also functions as a Copelandia cyanescens. If you encounter other name combinations, it is worth remembering that they may be due to historical misunderstandings or lack of knowledge of the current taxonomic classification.
The use of both names - Panaeolus cyanescens and Copelandia cyanescens - is understood, but for scientific purposes it is recommended to use the term Panaeolus cyanescens, which is now considered correct.
