Ganoderma is a genus of polypores which grow on wood and includes over 250 species, many from tropical regions. Because of their extensive use in traditional Asian medicines, and their potential in bioremediation, they are a very important genus economically. Ganoderma can be differentiated from other polypores because they've a double walled basidiospore. Etymology The name Ganoderma is derived from the Greek ganos/γανος "brightness, sheen", hence "shining" and derma/&… (More on Ganoderma)