Aureoboletus zangii (Boletaceae), a new species from China

Aureoboletus zangii sp. nov. is described from central China based on morphological and molecular analysis. This species is found fruiting in association with hardwood trees. It is similar to the European A. gentilis and Asian A. thibetanus but is characterized by the yellowish brown or reddish golden basidiomata, glutinous pileus with subtomentum, and viscid stipe. LSU sequence analysis supports the new species in Aureoboletus (Boletaceae). Photographs, line drawings, and a phylogenetic tree showing relationships with closely allied taxa are provided.