Cantharellus platyphyllus

Family: Cantharellaceae

What it is like

A mushroom.

Where it is found

It is a tropical plant. It can be in Miombo woodland.

Countries/locations it is found in

Africa, Benin, Burundi, Cameroon, Central Africa, Congo DR, East Africa, Gabon, Tanzania, Togo, West Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe

How it is used for food

Edible parts

Mushroom, fungus

How it is grown

Its other names

Local names

Bwitondwe, Kapofu, Kitondo, Puo' ntuo mengop

Synonyms

Afrocantharellus platyphyllus (Heinem.) Tibuhwa; Cantharellus cyanescens Buyck; Cantharellus platyphyllus subsp. bojeriensis Eyssart. & Buyck;