Psilocybe cubensis species illustration: Golden Teacher pictured. This photograph does not identify the variety discussed on this page.
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About Psilocybe cubensis
Psilocybe cubensis is a psilocybin-producing mushroom species. Golden Teacher, Penis Envy, Albino Penis Envy and B+ are cultivated names associated with this species, not separate active chemicals.
Also searched as: Cubensis · P. cubensis · cubes
Buy Psilocybe cubensis: pricing & legal access
Psilocybe cubensis online: availability & product information
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Sources: DEA — Controlled substances alphabetical list (October 2026)
Psilocybe cubensis information
Species, varieties and active compounds
Studies analyze psilocybin, psilocin and other tryptamines in P. cubensis. Cultivated names are not equivalent to registered medicine formulations or proof of a fixed chemical profile.
Sources: Controlled study of 14 P. cubensis strains (2026) · Chemical analysis of five P. cubensis strains (2024)
Potency and identification risks
Measured alkaloid composition varies between samples. A photograph, cap shape or variety label cannot establish potency or rule out a dangerous identification error. See the psilocybin guide for general health effects.
Sources: Controlled study of 14 P. cubensis strains (2026) · DEA — Psilocybin
Why no standard mushroom dose is listed
A weight of dried fruiting bodies is not a standardized quantity of psilocybin. This directory does not provide consumption or cultivation instructions.
Sources: Chemical analysis of five P. cubensis strains (2024)
How to read strain comparisons
A laboratory result describes the tested material. It should not be treated as a guarantee for every mushroom sharing that name. The directory preserves varieties as children of the species to keep this distinction visible.
Scientific classification
P. cubensis belongs to the fungal order Agaricales and the family Hymenogastraceae in the cited taxonomy record. Cultivated names sit beneath the species context and do not establish separate species-level taxa.
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota |
| Class | Agaricomycetes |
| Order | Agaricales |
| Family | Hymenogastraceae |
| Genus | Psilocybe |
Compounds measured in the species
Chemical studies have measured psilocybin, psilocin and minor tryptamines in P. cubensis material. Differences can occur between named strains and individual fruiting bodies; a species identification is not a fixed chemical specification.
Identification and laboratory analysis
Taxonomic identification asks which organism is present. Alkaloid analysis asks which chemicals are present and in what amounts. A visual impression or a cultivated label does not answer both questions.
Sources: Controlled study of 14 P. cubensis strains (2026) · NCBI Taxonomy — Psilocybe cubensis (181762)
Using the variety directory
Golden Teacher, Penis Envy, B+ and Albino Penis Envy have separate pages to explain naming and available evidence. They remain connected to this species page so a cultivated name is not mistaken for a different active chemical.
Sources and editorial notes
Prepared by DrugRX using the references linked below. Sources were consulted on 2026-10-31. This page has not been independently reviewed by a clinician. Research findings, medication approval and legal permission are separate questions.
- Controlled study of 14 P. cubensis strains (2026)
- Chemical analysis of five P. cubensis strains (2024)
- DEA — Psilocybin
- NCBI Taxonomy — Psilocybe cubensis (181762)
- P. cubensis genetics and research gaps (2025)
- DEA — Controlled substances alphabetical list (October 2026)
Legal information is a dated U.S. reference. Product rules and local laws may change. Where the evidence does not establish a dose, interaction profile or price, the page states that limitation.