Claim: Gymnopilus velatus, named by mycologist Murrill in 1917, is a mushroom species in the Cortinariaceae family, Fungi kingdom.
Evidence: It was given its current name by American mycologist Murrill in 1917. Gymnopilus velatus is a species of mushroom in the family Cortinariaceae. Fungi Kingdom: 
It was given its current name by American mycologist Murrill in 1917. Fungi Kingdom: Cortinariaceae Family: The Cortinariaceae are a large family of gilled mushrooms found worldwide, containing over 2100 species.