Ganoderma tsugae
Murrill
Cedar Lacquer Polypore
GNRUnrankedGlobal Rank
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Identity
Unique IDELEMENT_GLOBAL.2.127404
Element CodeNFFUN0Q020
Record TypeSPECIES
ClassificationSpecies
Classification StatusStandard
Name CategoryFungus
Endemicoccurs (regularly, as a native taxon) in multiple nations
KingdomFungi
PhylumBasidiomycota
ClassBasidiomycetes
OrderPolyporales
FamilyGanodermataceae
GenusGanoderma
Concept Reference
Farr, D.F., G.F. Bills, G.P. Chamuris, A.Y. Rossman. 1989. Fungi on plants and plant products in the United States. APS Press, St. Paul. 1252 pp.
Taxonomic Comments
Mycobank (2025) include Polyporus metallicus in Ganoderma tsugae, while Species Fungorum (2025) treat them as distinct.
Conservation Status
Review Date1993-01-06
Change Date1993-01-06
Edition Date1993-01-06
Edition AuthorsAnnable, C.
Range Extent Comments
Eastern North America.
Ecology & Habitat
Other Nations (2)
CanadaN5
| Province | Rank | Native |
|---|---|---|
| British Columbia | S3 | Yes |
| Quebec | S5 | Yes |
| Nova Scotia | SU | Yes |
| New Brunswick | SU | Yes |
United StatesNNR
| Province | Rank | Native |
|---|---|---|
| Vermont | SNR | Yes |
| Pennsylvania | SU | Yes |
| Indiana | SNR | Yes |
Plant Characteristics
Economic Value (Genus)No
Roadless Areas (120)
Arizona (4)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Barbershop Canyon | Coconino National Forest | 1,311 |
| Butterfly Roadless Area | Coronado National Forest | 42,296 |
| Cdo Wsa | Coronado National Forest | 1,955 |
| Oracle Roadless | Coronado National Forest | 22,365 |
Georgia (12)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Big Mountain | Chattahoochee National Forest | 1,974 |
| Boggs Creek | Chattahoochee National Forest | 2,073 |
| Cedar Mountain | Chattahoochee National Forest | 1,083 |
| Ellicott Rock Addition | Chattahoochee National Forest | 690 |
| Helton Creek | Chattahoochee National Forest | 2,348 |
| Indian Grave Gap | Chattahoochee National Forest | 1,020 |
| Ken Mountain | Chattahoochee National Forest | 527 |
| Lance Creek | Chattahoochee National Forest | 9,025 |
| Miller Creek | Chattahoochee National Forest | 701 |
| Pink Knob | Chattahoochee National Forest | 12,127 |
| Rocky Mountain | Chattahoochee National Forest | 4,269 |
| Tate Branch | Chattahoochee National Forest | 1,069 |
Kentucky (1)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Wolfpen | Daniel Boone National Forest | 2,835 |
Maine (1)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Caribou - Speckled Ext | White Mountain National Forest | 5,988 |
Michigan (1)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Swamp | Huron-Manistee National Forest | 3,915 |
New Hampshire (9)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Carr Mountain | White Mountain National Forest | 17,110 |
| Great Gulf Ext. | White Mountain National Forest | 15,110 |
| Kinsman Mountain | White Mountain National Forest | 8,999 |
| Mt. Wolf - Gordon Pond | White Mountain National Forest | 11,846 |
| Pemigewasset | White Mountain National Forest | 32,255 |
| Pemigewasset Ext | White Mountain National Forest | 15,840 |
| Presidential - Dry River Ext | White Mountain National Forest | 10,555 |
| Sandwich Range | White Mountain National Forest | 16,797 |
| Wild River | White Mountain National Forest | 46,878 |
New Mexico (1)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Sawyers Peak | Gila National Forest | 59,743 |
North Carolina (23)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Pisgah National Forest | 11,085 |
| Balsam Cone | Pisgah National Forest | 10,591 |
| Bearwallow | Pisgah National Forest | 4,113 |
| Big Indian (addition) | Nantahala National Forest | 1,155 |
| Cheoah Bald | Nantahala National Forest | 7,795 |
| Chunky Gal (addition) | Nantahala National Forest | 3,336 |
| Craggy Mountain | Pisgah National Forest | 2,657 |
| Dobson Knob | Pisgah National Forest | 6,111 |
| Graveyard Ridge (addition) | Pisgah National Forest | 1,958 |
| Harper Creek | Pisgah National Forest | 7,325 |
| Jarrett Creek | Pisgah National Forest | 7,485 |
| Laurel Mountain | Pisgah National Forest | 5,683 |
| Linville Gorge Addition | Pisgah National Forest | 2,809 |
| Lost Cove | Pisgah National Forest | 5,944 |
| Mackey Mountain | Pisgah National Forest | 5,934 |
| Middle Prong Addition | Pisgah National Forest | 1,852 |
| Overflow Creek | Nantahala National Forest | 3,379 |
| Slide Hollow | Pisgah National Forest | 193 |
| Snowbird | Nantahala National Forest | 8,489 |
| South Mills River | Pisgah National Forest | 8,588 |
| Tusquitee Bald | Nantahala National Forest | 13,670 |
| Wilson Creek | Pisgah National Forest | 4,863 |
| Woods Mountain | Pisgah National Forest | 9,602 |
Pennsylvania (4)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Allegheny Front | Allegheny National Forest | 7,430 |
| Hearts Content | Allegheny National Forest | 221 |
| Minister Valley | Allegheny National Forest | 1,417 |
| Tracy Ridge | Allegheny National Forest | 9,034 |
South Carolina (4)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Cove | Sumter National Forest | 3,025 |
| Big Mountain | Sumter National Forest | 2,337 |
| Ellicott Rock 1 | Sumter National Forest | 301 |
| Ellicott Rock 2 | Sumter National Forest | 517 |
Tennessee (10)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Bald Mountain | Cherokee National Forest | 11,743 |
| Brushy Ridge | Cherokee National Forest | 7,469 |
| Devil's Backbone | Cherokee National Forest | 4,287 |
| Flint Mill Gap | Cherokee National Forest | 9,494 |
| London Bridge Branch | Cherokee National Forest | 3,387 |
| Rogers Ridge | Cherokee National Forest | 4,738 |
| Slide Hollow | Cherokee National Forest | 4,057 |
| Stone Mountain | Cherokee National Forest | 5,367 |
| Sycamore Creek | Cherokee National Forest | 6,984 |
| Upper Bald River | Cherokee National Forest | 9,202 |
Vermont (5)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Bread Loaf | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests | 1,768 |
| Griffith Lake 09084 | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests | 1,833 |
| Lye Brook Addition 09085 | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests | 1,111 |
| Wilder Mountain 09082 | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests | 8,759 |
| Woodford 09086 | Green Mountain and Finger Lakes National Forests | 2,456 |
Virginia (26)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Peak | George Washington National Forest | 7,135 |
| Bear Creek | Jefferson National Forest | 18,274 |
| Beards Mountain | George Washington National Forest | 7,505 |
| Beartown Addition B | Jefferson National Forest | 2,985 |
| Beaver Dam Creek | Jefferson National Forest | 1,135 |
| Brush Mountain East | Jefferson National Forest | 4,916 |
| Brushy Mountain | Jefferson National Forest | 4,168 |
| Crawford Mountain | George Washington National Forest | 9,892 |
| Elliott Knob | George Washington National Forest | 9,380 |
| Gum Run | George Washington National Forest | 12,620 |
| Jerkemtight | George Washington National Forest | 16,687 |
| Kelley Mountain | George Washington National Forest | 7,590 |
| Laurel Fork | George Washington National Forest | 9,967 |
| Little Dry Run Addition | Jefferson National Forest | 2,204 |
| Little River | George Washington National Forest | 27,292 |
| Mountain Lake Addition A | Jefferson National Forest | 1,469 |
| New London Bridge Branch | Jefferson National Forest | 844 |
| North Fork Pound | Jefferson National Forest | 4,757 |
| Oak Knob | George Washington National Forest | 10,882 |
| Raccoon Branch | Jefferson National Forest | 4,388 |
| Ramseys Draft Addition | George Washington National Forest | 12,781 |
| Rogers Run | Jefferson National Forest | 181 |
| Seng Mountain | Jefferson National Forest | 6,428 |
| Skidmore | George Washington National Forest | 5,641 |
| Southern Massanutten | George Washington National Forest | 11,985 |
| The Priest | George Washington National Forest | 5,737 |
West Virginia (15)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| Canaan Loop | Monongahela National Forest | 7,867 |
| Cheat Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 8,191 |
| Cranberry Addition | Monongahela National Forest | 11,123 |
| Cranberry Glades Botanical Area | Monongahela National Forest | 785 |
| Dolly Sods Roaring Plain | Monongahela National Forest | 13,392 |
| Dry River (WV) | George Washington National Forest | 7,331 |
| Falls Of Hills Creek | Monongahela National Forest | 6,925 |
| Glady Fork | Monongahela National Forest | 3,239 |
| Little Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 8,172 |
| Mcgowan Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 10,504 |
| Middle Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 19,020 |
| North Mountain Hopeville | Monongahela National Forest | 6,525 |
| Seneca Creek | Monongahela National Forest | 22,287 |
| Tea Creek Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 8,295 |
| Turkey Mountain | Monongahela National Forest | 6,421 |
Wisconsin (4)
| Area | Forest | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 09011 - Flynn Lake Study Area | Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest | 5,951 |
| 09154 - St. Peters Dome | Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest | 4,002 |
| 09162 - Moose | Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest | 6,161 |
| 09180 - Perch Lake | Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest | 2,390 |
References (3)
- Farr, D.F., G.F. Bills, G.P. Chamuris, A.Y. Rossman. 1989. Fungi on plants and plant products in the United States. APS Press, St. Paul. 1252 pp.
- Index Fungorum and Species Fungorum. 2018. <i>In</i> Index Fungorum-Species Fungorum (<a href="https://indexfungorum.org" target="_blank">https://indexfungorum.org</a> and <a href="https://speciesfungorum.org" target="_blank">https://speciesfungorum.org</a>) database export on 16 June 2018. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- Index Fungorum and Species Fungorum. 2025. <i>In</i> Index Fungorum-Species Fungorum (<a href="https://indexfungorum.org" target="_blank">https://indexfungorum.org</a> and <a href="https://speciesfungorum.org" target="_blank">https://speciesfungorum.org</a>) database export on 29 September 2025. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.