Montagnea
Montagnea is a genus of fungi in the family Agaricaceae. The genus has a widespread distribution in subtropical dry areas, and contains six species. Montagnea was circumscribed by Swedish mycologist Elias [Magnus Fries] in 1836.
The genus name of Montagnea is in honour of Jean Pierre [François Camille Montagne], who was a French military physician and botanist who specialized in the fields of bryology and mycology.