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Psilocybe ingeli is a species psilocybin mushroom discovered in 2023 in South Africa. The fungus was found in pastures in KwaZulu-Natal province by self-taught mycologist Talan Moult, who located it in an area enriched with cattle manure. It is one of only a few species of the genus Psilocybe described on the African continent.
The story of the discovery of this Lysichka
Once found, samples of the fungus were transferred to the laboratory of Prof. Karin Jacobs at Stellenbosch University. Analyses conducted by Breyten van der Merwe, including both DNA sequencing and morphological studies, confirmed that it was a new species. Name ingeli refers to the Ingeli mountain range in South Africa, highlighting the location of the discovery.
Meaning
Discovery Psilocybe ingeli shows how little knowledge we have of the diversity of Psilocybe fungi in Africa. This is one of six known Psilocybe species on the continent, while globally about 140 have been described.
Special features and environment:
- Hat: Small, brown, with bluing in areas of damage.
- Tinsel: Dense, darkening with age.
- Core: Slender, fibrous, with characteristic bluing.
- This fungus grows in moist areas rich in decaying organic matter, including animal manure.
Sources:
- University of Stellenbosch, research paper (sun.ac.za)
- Science Daily: A new species of Psilocybe from South Africa (sciencedaily.com)
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