China Root Glass Tube Agar Slant Wolfiporia extensa (syn. Poria cocos)
China Root glass tube agar slant preserved on sterile nutrient agar for long term storage, genetic preservation, and advanced mycology work. Glass tube agar slants provide a practical format for maintaining mushroom cultures while reducing the need for frequent transfers.
Also known as Fu Ling, Tuckahoe, or Hoelen, this sclerotium forming fungus naturally associates with the roots of conifers, primarily pines, developing large subterranean structures with dense internal tissue. Cultivated in East Asia for over two thousand years and revered as a foundational species in traditional Asian ethnobotanical traditions, China Root is historically valued for its functional and medicinal attributes rather than culinary use. Its unusual underground growth habit makes it a compelling subject for comparative research, educational study, and collectors acquiring rare fungal genetics.
Wolfiporia extensa culture is adaptable to a variety of agar formulations under sterile laboratory conditions and should be stored in a cool, dark environment to ensure maximum shelf life. Suited for specialty cultivation projects, comparative strain studies, collectible fungal cultures, and advanced mycology, this Poria cocos culture offers a reliable foundation for studying sclerotial species, host-root interactions, and specialized fungal morphology. This specimen is a valuable addition to any specialty fungal culture collection.
Product images of glass tube slants are for general representation only and are not intended to reflect the exact appearance or morphology of this species mycelial growth.
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