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This study describes five new species—H. aureomarginatum, H. coalescens, H. flavomarginatum, H. imbricatum, and H. jianense—collected from northeastern and central China, based on integrated morphological observations and phylogenetic analysis. This study also compiles statistics on the main morphological characteristics, species distribution, and host information of the Hydnellum in China, deepening the understanding of the species diversity and distribution patterns of this genus