From the taxonomic point of view, there are 86 species of Ganoderma lucidum, which belong to Ganoderma, Pseudoganoderma, Cladosporium and Ganoderma reticulatum. The genus Ganoderma is further divided into subgenus Ganoderma, subgenus Cladosporium and subgenus Ganoderma crassipes, among which subgenus Ganoderma is divided into group Ganoderma and group Ganoderma. From the use, it can be divided into two types: medicinal type and non-medicinal type. For example, tropical ganoderma lucidum can treat heart disease, joint pain, chronic bronchitis and reduce blood fat. Ganoderma lucidum can nourish and strengthen the brain, diminish inflammation, promote diuresis and benefit the stomach. Tree tongue (also known as Ganoderma lucidum) can treat esophageal cancer, relieve pain, clear away heat, promote digestion, stop bleeding and eliminate phlegm. There are also many non-medicinal Ganoderma lucidum, such as Minnan Ganoderma lucidum, Guizhou Ganoderma lucidum, Fujian Pseudoganoderma lucidum, Microspore Ganoderma lucidum and so on.

From the perception, some ganoderma lucidum has high appreciation value, such as hot ganoderma lucidum, which has a long handle and a small cover and can be used as a bonsai; Zizhi, with purple-black surface, lacquer-like luster and large concentric grooves, can be made into bonsai for sale.