Distribution
''Termitomyces heimii'' is common in South Asia.Habitat
Like other ''Termitomyces'' species, the fungus lives symbiotically in and on termite nests. It can be found on forests as well as cocoa, oil palm and rubber tree plantations, and also in gardens, orchards and pastures where termites of the genus ''Odontotermes'' occur. It grows in groups, often with more than 300 specimens, rooted in a single termite nest that can accommodate up to 40 or more mushroom chambers. The termites literally breed the mushroom, plant mushroom gardens and use it as food. The gardens are laid out in special chambers using excrement pills containing spores. The mycelium grows through the substrate , and after a few weeks the fungus begins to form vegetative nodules that serve as food for the termites.Food
''Termitomyces heimii'' is considered to be one of the most sought-after wild mushrooms. It is mainly collected and sold in India, China, Malaysia and Nepal.References:
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