Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens (Basidiomycota, Agaricales), two hallucinogenic mushroom species in NE Argentina

Background and aims: Certain species of fungi can induce hallucinations due to compounds like psilocybin, and many studies have explored their potential as treatments for various conditions. This work aims to describe and illustrate two species of hallucinogenic fungi from northeastern Argentina (NE...

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Autores principales: Batista, Adriana Judit, Almirón, Hugo A., Forlin, Gisela, Ramírez, Natalia A., Popoff, Orlando F., Niveiro, Nicolás
Formato: Artículo revista
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: Sociedad Argentina de Botánica 2025
Materias:
Agaricomycetes
Fungi;
Neurotrópicos
Psilocibina.
Fungi
Neurotropics
Psilocybin
Acceso en línea:https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/BSAB/article/view/46185
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Boletín de la Sociedad Argentina de Botánica de Universidad Nacional de Córdoba
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topic Agaricomycetes
Fungi;
Neurotrópicos
Psilocibina.
Agaricomycetes
Fungi
Neurotropics
Psilocybin
spellingShingle Agaricomycetes
Fungi;
Neurotrópicos
Psilocibina.
Agaricomycetes
Fungi
Neurotropics
Psilocybin
Batista, Adriana Judit
Almirón, Hugo A.
Forlin, Gisela
Ramírez, Natalia A.
Popoff, Orlando F.
Niveiro, Nicolás
Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens (Basidiomycota, Agaricales), two hallucinogenic mushroom species in NE Argentina
topic_facet Agaricomycetes
Fungi;
Neurotrópicos
Psilocibina.
Agaricomycetes
Fungi
Neurotropics
Psilocybin
author Batista, Adriana Judit
Almirón, Hugo A.
Forlin, Gisela
Ramírez, Natalia A.
Popoff, Orlando F.
Niveiro, Nicolás
author_facet Batista, Adriana Judit
Almirón, Hugo A.
Forlin, Gisela
Ramírez, Natalia A.
Popoff, Orlando F.
Niveiro, Nicolás
author_sort Batista, Adriana Judit
title Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens (Basidiomycota, Agaricales), two hallucinogenic mushroom species in NE Argentina
title_short Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens (Basidiomycota, Agaricales), two hallucinogenic mushroom species in NE Argentina
title_full Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens (Basidiomycota, Agaricales), two hallucinogenic mushroom species in NE Argentina
title_fullStr Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens (Basidiomycota, Agaricales), two hallucinogenic mushroom species in NE Argentina
title_full_unstemmed Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens (Basidiomycota, Agaricales), two hallucinogenic mushroom species in NE Argentina
title_sort psilocybe cubensis and panaeolus cyanescens (basidiomycota, agaricales), two hallucinogenic mushroom species in ne argentina
description Background and aims: Certain species of fungi can induce hallucinations due to compounds like psilocybin, and many studies have explored their potential as treatments for various conditions. This work aims to describe and illustrate two species of hallucinogenic fungi from northeastern Argentina (NEA): Panaeolus cyanescens and Psilocybe cubensis.  M&M: The specimens were collected in the provinces of Corrientes, Chaco, Misiones, and Formosa. They were photographed and dehydrated for inclusion in the CTES Herbarium. Taxonomic identification involved analyzing macro- and micromorphological characteristics following traditional criteria. Results: Panaeolus cyanescens has a grayish-white cap, citriform to subglobose basidiospores, and metuloid pleurocystidia that are brown-golden in KOH. In contrast, Psilocybe. cubensis has an orange-grayish cap, hexagonal basidiospores, and fusiform pleurocystidia. Both species exhibit a coprophilous habit and can turn bluishgreen to the touch. This work marks the first description of Panaeolus cyanescens in Argentina. Discussion and Conclusions: The distribution of both species is linked to livestock activity, highlighting the impact of human practices on natural ecosystems and biodiversity. Two species of psychotropic fungi were recorded in the NEA, and their recognition is significant, as the psilocybin they contain may have potential applications in future scientific research.
publisher Sociedad Argentina de Botánica
publishDate 2025
url https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/BSAB/article/view/46185
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spelling I10-R325-article-461852025-04-01T13:54:01Z Psilocybe cubensis and Panaeolus cyanescens (Basidiomycota, Agaricales), two hallucinogenic mushroom species in NE Argentina Psilocybe cubensis y Panaeolus cyanescens (Basidiomycota, Agaricales), dos especies de hongos alucinógenos en el NE de Argentina Batista, Adriana Judit Almirón, Hugo A. Forlin, Gisela Ramírez, Natalia A. Popoff, Orlando F. Niveiro, Nicolás Agaricomycetes Fungi; Neurotrópicos Psilocibina. Agaricomycetes Fungi Neurotropics Psilocybin Background and aims: Certain species of fungi can induce hallucinations due to compounds like psilocybin, and many studies have explored their potential as treatments for various conditions. This work aims to describe and illustrate two species of hallucinogenic fungi from northeastern Argentina (NEA): Panaeolus cyanescens and Psilocybe cubensis.  M&M: The specimens were collected in the provinces of Corrientes, Chaco, Misiones, and Formosa. They were photographed and dehydrated for inclusion in the CTES Herbarium. Taxonomic identification involved analyzing macro- and micromorphological characteristics following traditional criteria. Results: Panaeolus cyanescens has a grayish-white cap, citriform to subglobose basidiospores, and metuloid pleurocystidia that are brown-golden in KOH. In contrast, Psilocybe. cubensis has an orange-grayish cap, hexagonal basidiospores, and fusiform pleurocystidia. Both species exhibit a coprophilous habit and can turn bluishgreen to the touch. This work marks the first description of Panaeolus cyanescens in Argentina. Discussion and Conclusions: The distribution of both species is linked to livestock activity, highlighting the impact of human practices on natural ecosystems and biodiversity. Two species of psychotropic fungi were recorded in the NEA, and their recognition is significant, as the psilocybin they contain may have potential applications in future scientific research. Introducción y Objetivos: Algunas especies de hongos pueden inducir alucinaciones causadas por compuestos como la psilocibina, y numerosos estudios han examinado su potencial como tratamientos para diversas enfermedades. Este trabajo tiene como objetivo describir e ilustrar dos especies de hongos alucinógenos del NEA: Panaeolus cyanescens y Psilocybe cubensis. M&M: Los materiales fueron recolectados en las provincias de Corrientes, Chaco, Misiones y Formosa. Se fotografiaron y deshidrataron para su incorporación al Herbario CTES. Para la identificación taxonómica de los ejemplares se analizaron caracteres macro- y micromorfológicos siguiendo criterios tradicionales. Resultados: Panaeolus cyanescens presenta un píleo blanco grisáceo, basidiósporas citriformes a subglobosas y pleurocistidios metuloides, pardo-dorados en KOH. Mientras que Psilocybe cubensis presenta un píleo anaranjado grisáceo en el centro y blanco en los márgenes, basidiosporas hexagonalesde y pleurocistidios fusiformes. Ambas especies tienen hábito coprófilo y pueden tornarse azul verdoso al tacto. Se describe por primera vez a Panaeolus cyanescens para la Argentina. Discusión y Conclusiones: La distribución de ambas especies está ligada a la actividad ganadera, lo que refleja cómo las prácticas humanas impactan en los ecosistemas naturales y la biodiversidad. Se registraron dos especies de hongos psicotrópicos en el NEA, cuyo reconocimiento es relevante ya que la psilocibina que contienen podría ser útil en futuras investigaciones científicas. Sociedad Argentina de Botánica 2025-04-01 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf text/html https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/BSAB/article/view/46185 10.31055/1851.2372.v60.n1.46185 Boletín de la Sociedad Argentina de Botánica (Journal of the Argentine Botanical Society; Vol. 60 No. 1 (2025): March Boletín de la Sociedad Argentina de Botánica; Vol. 60 Núm. 1 (2025): Marzo Boletín de la Sociedad Argentina de Botánica; v. 60 n. 1 (2025): Marzo 1851-2372 0373-580X 10.31055/1851.2372.v60.n1 spa https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/BSAB/article/view/46185/48687 https://revistas.unc.edu.ar/index.php/BSAB/article/view/46185/48688 Derechos de autor 2025 Adriana Judit Batista, Hugo A. Almirón, Gisela Forlin, Natalia A. Ramírez, Orlando F. Popoff, Nicolás Niveiro https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0

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