Hi everyone,
These specimens were growing on the remains of a tree (Quercus I believe). The appearance is similar to others found before and very similar to those of Xylaria cinerea as described in the paper:
Jacques Fournier, Fabienne Flessa, Derek Peršoh, and Marc Stadler: Three new Xylaria species from southwestern Europe, Mycol Progress 10 (1): 33–52, 2011.
However, the dimensions of the spores do not fit perfectly, since mainly their width are a bit bigger then expected; I measured
(14.1) 14.8 - 17.1 (19.5) × (5.4) 5.6 - 6.9 (7.6) µm
Q = (2.1) 2.3 - 2.9 (3.1) ; N = 37
Me = 16 × 6.2 µm ; Qe = 2.6
whereas the dimensions mentioned in the above cited reference are:
13–17 × 5–6 µm, (M=14.8 × 5.5 µm, n=30).
So, the question is: can this still be X. cinerea? If not, what species can be so similar?
I would appreciate if Jacques can say something; Any other opinion will be welcome as well.
Thanks in advance,
zaca