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An educational reference to psilocybin-containing species — SA endemics, global species from Stamets’ Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World, traditional use, and clinical science. For research and education only.

37Species
Documented
5SA / African
Species
32In Stamets’
Guide
19Beyond | Prime
Strains
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Schedule 5 — South Africa: All psilocybin mushrooms on this page are controlled substances under the Medicines and Related Substances Act. This page is for educational and scientific reference only. Species marked 🧪 are available as authenticated myceliated grain for microscopy study only — not for cultivation.

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Mushroom Guru & Licensed Psilocybin Research

Authenticated spawn supplied to SA’s first licensed psilocybin manufacturer

Mushroom Guru holds a named position within SAHPRA Schedule 7 Research Permit POS ###/2022/2023 as a high-quality spawn provider. Authenticated spawn of two SA species — Psilocybe cubensis (African Transkei strain) and Psilocybe natalensis — was supplied to South Africa’s first SAHPRA-licensed psilocybin manufacturing facility. Both species are available in the Beyond | Prime microscopy collection alongside Panaeolus cyanescens and 16 further authenticated strains.

🍄 P. cubensis — African Transkei 🍄 P. natalensis — Natal Super Strength ⚖ SAHPRA Schedule 7 Research Permit POS ###/2022/2023
Microscopy Collection
Beyond | Prime

19 genetically sequenced strains across three species. Every specimen confirmed by accredited ITS sequencing before it enters the range. Three kit layers - curated Trios, prime-number Sequence collections, and a custom Select builder. Supplied with 250g myceliated red sorghum, MEA plate, blank slide, and QR code to a downloadble sequence document. For microscopy purposes only.

🧪 Trio - Obviously 3 strains 📄 Sequence - prime numbers ✦ Select - build your own
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Key: 🧪 Beyond | Prime Available 📖 Reference Only 📗 In Stamets’ Guide 🇿🇦 SA / African Species
Psilocybe cubensis — Golden Teacher
Psilocybe cubensis Golden Teacher / Cube / African Transkei
🧪 Beyond | Prime📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyHigh
Bovine manure — tropical and subtropical past…
Psilocybe natalensis — Natal Super Strength
Psilocybe natalensis Natal Super Strength
🧪 Beyond | Prime🇪🇦 SA Species
PotencyHigh
Bovine manure — KwaZulu-Natal subtropical gra…
Psilocybe ingeli — Indigo
Psilocybe ingeliIndigo
📖 Reference Only🇪🇦 SA Species
PotencyVery High (preliminary)
Bovine manure-enriched pastureland — KwaZulu-…
Psilocybe maluti — Maluti / Basotho Mushroom
Psilocybe malutiMaluti / Basotho Mushroom
📖 Reference Only🇪🇦 SA Species
PotencyModerate–High
Bovine manure-enriched grassland — Free State…
Panaeolus cyanescens — Blue Meanie
Panaeolus cyanescensBlue Meanie
🧪 Beyond | Prime📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyHigh
Bovine and equine manure — tropical and subtr…
Panaeolus cinctulus — Banded Mottlegill
Panaeolus cinctulusBanded Mottlegill
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyMild–Moderate (variable)
Dung, compost, enriched grassland — suburban …
Gymnopilus junonius — Spectacular Rustgill
Gymnopilus junoniusSpectacular Rustgill
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyVariable
Dead stumps, logs, buried wood roots — SA par…
Pluteus salicinus — Willow Shield
Pluteus salicinusWillow Shield
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyMild
Dead hardwood logs, wood chip mulch, buried w…
Panaeolus africanus — African Mottlegill
Panaeolus africanusAfrican Mottlegill
📖 Reference Only🇪🇦 SA Species
PotencyModerate
Cattle and elephant dung — sub-Saharan Africa…
Panaeolus tropicalis — Tropical Mottlegill
Panaeolus tropicalisTropical Mottlegill
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate–High
Cattle dung — tropical and subtropical SA, KZ…
Psilocybe semilanceata — Liberty Cap
Psilocybe semilanceataLiberty Cap
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyHigh
Grassland, pastures, lawns — dung-enriched so…
Psilocybe azurescens — Flying Saucer Mushroom
Psilocybe azurescensFlying Saucer Mushroom
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyVery High
Sandy coastal soil, dune grass, wood debris…
Psilocybe cyanescens — Wavy Cap
Psilocybe cyanescensWavy Cap
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyHigh
Wood chips, garden mulch, conifer debris…
Psilocybe mexicana — Teonanacatl
Psilocybe mexicanaTeonanácatl
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyLow–Moderate
Moss, meadows, roadsides — subtropical Mexico…
Psilocybe tampanensis — Philosopher's Stone
Psilocybe tampanensisPhilosopher’s Stone
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate
Sandy soil, subtropical grassland…
Psilocybe caerulescens — Landslide Mushroom
Psilocybe caerulescensLandslide Mushroom
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate
Disturbed soil, sugarcane fields, landslide a…
Psilocybe baeocystis — Knobby Tops
Psilocybe baeocystisKnobby Tops
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate–High
Bark mulch, wood chips, grassy areas…
Psilocybe zapotecorum — Zapotec Mushroom
Psilocybe zapotecorumZapotec Mushroom
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate
Swampy soil, stream banks, wet disturbed grou…
Psilocybe hoogshagenii — Little Birds
Psilocybe hoogshageniiLittle Birds
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate
Dung-enriched soil, pasturelands…
Psilocybe stuntzii — Blue Ringer
Psilocybe stuntziiBlue Ringer
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyLow–Moderate
Grass, lawns, wood chips — suburban gardens…
Psilocybe pelliculosa — Conifer Psilocybe
Psilocybe pelliculosaConifer Psilocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyLow
Conifer debris, forest duff, needle mats…
Psilocybe caerulipes — Blue-Foot
Psilocybe caerulipesBlue-Foot
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate
Decaying deciduous hardwood logs and debris…
Psilocybe bohemica — Bohemian Psilocybe
Psilocybe bohemicaBohemian Psilocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyHigh
Wood debris, forest soil, woodland gardens…
Psilocybe serbica — Serbian Psilocybe
Psilocybe serbicaSerbian Psilocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyHigh
Forest debris, stream banks, beech woodland…
Conocybe cyanopus — Blue-Footed Conocybe
Conocybe cyanopusBlue-Footed Conocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyLow
Lawns, pastures, parks — nitrogen-rich soil…
Gymnopilus purpuratus — Purple Gymnopilus
Gymnopilus purpuratusPurple Gymnopilus
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate
Wood, wood chips, sawdust — on dead wood…
Gymnopilus aeruginosus — Magic Blue Gymnopilus
Gymnopilus aeruginosusMagic Blue Gymnopilus
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate
Stumps, conifer logs, dead wood clusters…
Inocybe aeruginascens — Blue-Greening Inocybe
Inocybe aeruginascensBlue-Greening Inocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyLow
Sandy soil, parks, gardens, urban areas…
Psilocybe fimetaria — Dung-Loving Psilocybe
Psilocybe fimetariaDung-Loving Psilocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyLow–Moderate
Horse and cattle dung, dung-enriched soil…
Psilocybe montana — Mountain Psilocybe
Psilocybe montanaMountain Psilocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyVery Low
Mountain soil, moss, heathland — above 1,000m…
Psilocybe liniformans — Lawn Psilocybe
Psilocybe liniformansLawn Psilocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyLow
Lawns, grassy areas, disturbed grassland…
Psilocybe mairei — Maire's Psilocybe
Psilocybe maireiMaire’s Psilocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate
Cork oak litter, Mediterranean scrub…
Psilocybe yungensis — Yungas Psilocybe
Psilocybe yungensisYungas Psilocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyHigh
Cloud forest · humid tropical montane environ…
Psilocybe weilii — Weil's Psilocybe
Psilocybe weiliiWeil’s Psilocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate–High
Red clay soil, Bermuda grass lawns, suburban …
Psilocybe stametsii — Stamets' Psilocybe
Psilocybe stametsiiStamets’ Psilocybe
📖 Reference Only
PotencyUnknown
Recently described — ecology under investigat…
Weraroa novae-zelandiae — NZ Psilocybin Sequestrate
Weraroa novae-zelandiaeNZ Psilocybin Sequestrate
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate
Decomposing wood and forest litter…
Psilocybe subaeruginascens — SE Asian Psilocybe
Psilocybe subaeruginascensSE Asian Psilocybe
📖 Reference Only📗 Stamets Guide
PotencyModerate
Dung, enriched soil, suburban gardens…

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