Inventory of Some Fungi Species in Laligan Falls, Laligan, Valencia City, Bukidnon

Abstract

The study investigated the macroscopic fungi in Laligan Falls Laligan, Valencia City, Bukidnon. Specifically, it aimed to determine the species richness of fungi in the study area; describe, classify, and identify the fungi species in relation to Family, Genera, and Species; and ascertain which species of fungi are have medicinal value. Quadrat methods were employed in the study. The researchers laid out a 20m x 20m quadrat plot on each side of the falls. A total of 37 species were collected and photo-documented. Of these 21 species were identified, belonging to Class Basidiomycetes and Class Ascomycetes, and 16 species are unidentified. Among the twenty-eight fungi species, 8 species have therapeutic potential. Further results show that the Polyporaceae family had the most species collected. Altitude greatly influences the distribution the fungi, with lower altitudes having fewer fungi than higher altitudes. To evaluate the species diversity, more field research must be scientifically studied in relation to the physical parameters and other vegetation types.