The symbiotic relationship between Gastrodia elata and Armillaria, as well as Polyporus umbellatus and Armillaria, is widely recognized in the field. The method of combined planting with Armillaria has emerged as a successful technique for the industrial cultivation of G. elata and P. umbellatus. However, the comprehension of the symbiotic connection between Armillaria and G. elata, as well as P. umbellatus, is still not deeply explored. The taxonomic challenge related to symbiotic Armillaria species has not received sufficient attention in scientific studies, and the incorrect utilization of Armillaria species in practical cultivation can lead to significant losses. Moreover, the limited understanding of symbiotic Armillaria groups hinders the improvement and optimal utilization of symbiotic Armillaria genetic resources. This paper conducts a retrospective analysis of the historical knowledge concerning symbiotic Armillaria with G. elata and P. umbellatus, the rationale for using Armillaria mellea, the different symbiotic Armillaria groups, and suggests potential directions for future research. The aim of this review is to enhance the understanding of symbiotic Armillaria groups, lay the groundwork for further exploration, and maximize the exploitation of symbiotic Armillaria resources.
| 科 Family | 属数 Number of genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) | 属 Genus | 种数 Number of species | 占总种数比例 Percentage of total species (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 鹅膏菌科Amanitaceae | 2 | 11 | 5.26 | 鹅膏菌属 Amanita | 10 | 4.78 |
| 小菇科 Mycenaceae | 2 | 12 | 5.74 | 丝盖伞属 Inocybe | 5 | 2.39 |
| 多孔菌科 Polyporaceae | 8 | 14 | 6.70 | 蜡蘑属 Laccaria | 5 | 2.39 |
| 红菇科 Russulaceae | 3 | 23 | 11.00 | 小皮伞属 Marasmius | 6 | 2.87 |
| 小菇属 Mycena | 11 | 5.26 | ||||
| 光柄菇属 Pluteus | 5 | 2.39 | ||||
| 红菇属 Russula | 17 | 8.13 | ||||
| 栓菌属 Trametes | 5 | 2.39 |