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Psilocybe cubensis

(Earle) Singer, 1948

Psilocybe cubensis
FamilyHymenogastraceae
GenusPsilocybe
PotencyMedium
Cultivable✅ Yes — Easy (PF Tek/grain)
HabitatCoprophilous — Bovine manure
SynonymsStropharia cubensis

Common Names

🇪🇸 SpanishCucumelo, Hongo de San Isidro
🇬🇧 EnglishGolden Teacher, Gold Cap

Description

A very common coprophilous species in tropical and subtropical areas, widely cultivated worldwide.

Ecology

It grows on dung in pastures.

lens_blur Cap (Pileus)

Size:1.5-8 cm
Shape:Conical to convex to flat
Color:Golden brown
Surface:Viscous, moist
Margin:Smooth

view_list Gills (Hymenium)

Attachment:Adnate
Color:Gray to dark purple
Spacing:Tight

straighten Stipe (Stem)

Size:4-15 x 0.4-1.5 cm
Color:White
Surface:Smooth
Ring/Veil:Persistent membranous ring

blur_circular Spores (Microscopy)

Shape:Ellipsoids
Dimensions:11.5-17 x 8-11 µm
Print:Purplish-brown
Wall:Thick
Germ pore:Present

colorize Flesh

Color:White
Bruising:Strong blue
Odor:farinaceous
Taste:Farinaceous

Alkaloid Profile (% Dry Weight)

Psilocybin
0.14 – 0.63%
Psilocin
0.37 – 0.60%
Baeocystin
0.02 – 0.03%
Total max:1.26% dry weight

Sources

Stamets 1996

Habitat and Ecology

🌍TypeCoprophilous
🌱SubstrateBovine manure
⛰️Elevation0-4921 ft
📅SeasonSpring-autumn

Geographic Distribution

Pantropical

⚠️ Lookalike Species

Confusion with these species can be dangerous or fatal. Always consult an expert mycologist.

warning
Chlorophyllum molybdites — Toxic

Green spore print, not bruising blue, causes gastrointestinal problems.

📚 Scientific References

  • Stamets 1996
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