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New Distribution Record and Medicinal Significance of Podaxis Pistillaris (L.) Fr. from Mahabubnagar District, Telangana State, India

Author(s) K. Hari Prasad, G. Rajendar, P. Jyothi, B. Bhadraiah
Country India
Abstract Podaxis pistillaris (L.) Fr., a cosmopolitan gasteroid fungus of the family Agaricaceae, is predominantly found in arid and semi-arid regions across the world. During a recent mycological survey in the Mahabubnagar District of Telangana State, India, this species was recorded for the first time in the region. Basidiocarps were collected from sandy soils in open scrublands and examined for macroscopic and microscopic characteristics, with identification confirmed through comparative taxonomic evaluation. This new regional record extends the known distribution of Podaxis pistillaris within peninsular India and provides ecological insight into its adaptation to semi-arid habitats. Beyond its ecological importance, Podaxis pistillaris possesses considerable potential for human welfare due to its reported bioactive compounds with antioxidant, antimicrobial, antitumor, and immunomodulatory properties. These pharmacological attributes suggest promising applications in nutraceutical and pharmaceutical research. The discovery of Podaxis pistillaris in this underexplored region emphasizes the need for continued fungal biodiversity surveys in the Deccan Plateau, both to enhance understanding of xerophilic mycobiota and to identify novel fungal resources beneficial to human health and wellbeing.
Keywords Podaxis Pistillaris, Agaricaceae, Fungal Diversity, Semi-arid Ecosystems, Medicinal Mushrooms, Bioactive Compounds, Mahabubnagar District & Telangana Mycobiota
Published In Conference / Special Issue (Volume 17 | Issue 1) - One Day National Seminar on “Advances in Life Sciences for Diversity, Applications, and Human Welfare” (ALSDAHW-2025) (March 2026)
Published On 2026-03-16
DOI https://doi.org/10.71097/IJSAT.ALSDAHW-2025.102
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