Lentinus is a genus of fungi in the family Polyporaceae.

The genus is widely distributed, with many species found in subtropical regions.

[3] The genus name Lentinus is derived from the Latin lent, meaning "pliable", and inus, meaning "resembling".

As of July 2017[update], Index Fungorum accepts 120 species of Lentinus.

[4] The genus includes: Some molecular studies showed that some Polyporus species belong to the Lentinus-radiation.