Black Xylaria sp., Ranomafana, Madagascar

Assumed genus.

comments (5)

Christine Young

Lion

Semi-educated guess: maybe Xylaria hypoxylon? I've seen photos of it looking wet, black, and crusty like this...Then again, there could be similar look-alikes... Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  That's interesting, perhaps that other one I posted earlier is even the same species considering its variable appearance. Given the dry season, it would make sense for it to look a bit past its peak.
  
  Xylaria hypoxylon does seem to occur in Southern Africa, so seems Madagascar is possible. Posted 6 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    Nice - but, I agree with Lisa as well to leave it at genus level. Posted 6 years ago

Flown Kimmerling

Lion

Very pretty! I'd say it is safest to leave at genus level on this one. I'm guessing you would need some microscopy here. Posted 6 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Thanks for chipping in, and agree. Posted 6 years ago

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