Known Species of Russula from China and Their Distribution

Known species of the genus Russula(Basidiomycota)from China are reviewed,their habitats or utilities and distribution are also discussed.Up to now,179 names of Russula taxa have been reported.They are distributed in 30 provinces and regions of China.Among them,148 species(including a new name and 8 new Chinese names),9 varieties and 2 formae are recognized,10 are invalidated,8 misspelled,3 suspicious and 13 endemic to China.Some species of Russula have high potential of commercial exploitation,and suggestions of strengthening the sustainable utilization are proposed