Naematelia sinensis

Naematelia sinensis was formally described in 2024 as part of a taxonomic revision of the Naematelia aurantialba species complex in southwestern China. Molecular phylogenetic analyses demonstrated that specimens previously identified as N. aurantialba in China represent multiple distinct species, including N. sinensis. == Description and ecology ==

The basidiomata of N. sinensis are gelatinous, yellow to orange-yellow, and typically globose to hemispherical with a wrinkled or contorted surface. The species occurs in subtropical broad-leaved forests at elevations of approximately 1800–2600 m and grows on dead wood. Like other members of the genus, N. sinensis is mycoparasitic. It parasitizes species of Stereum, particularly Stereum hirsutum, forming specialized structures that penetrate host hyphae. This obligate parasitic relationship makes it a useful model for studying fungal–fungal interactions. The species is commercially cultivated in parts of China and is valued as an edible and medicinal fungus. == Genomics ==

A chromosome-level genome assembly of Naematelia sinensis was published in 2026. The genome size is approximately 20.7–20.8 Mb and is assembled into 12 chromosomes. The assembly has a BUSCO completeness of approximately 96.8–97.1%, and around 6,558–6,578 protein-coding genes were predicted. == See also ==