Candlesnuff fungus (carbon antlers mushrooms, Xylaria hypoxylon) on a stump of swida or mountain ash in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016
Svetlanovskiy pr., 53, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064Synonyms: Clavaria hypoxylon, Sphaeria adscendens, Sphaeria cupressiformis, Sphaeria hypoxylon, Sphaeria ramosa, Xylaria adscendens, Xylaria cupressiformis, Xylaria subtrachelina, Xylosphaera adscendens, Xylosphaera hypoxylon.
Common name: candlesnuff fungus.
Russian names: Ksilyariya Gipoksilon, Ksilariya Gipoksilon.
Extract from Wikipedia article: Xylaria hypoxylon is a species of fungus in the genus Xylaria. It is known by a variety of common names, such as the candlestick fungus, the candlesnuff fungus, carbon antlers, or the stag's horn fungus. The fruit bodies, characterized by erect, elongated black branches with whitened tips, typically grow in clusters on decaying hardwood. The fungus can cause a root rot in hawthorn and gooseberry plants.
Xylaria hypoxylon is a species of fungus that belongs to the family Xylariaceae. It is commonly found in deciduous and mixed forests, typically growing on dead wood, stumps, and roots. In St. Petersburg, Leningrad Oblast, and north-western Russia, Xylaria hypoxylon has been recorded in various habitats, including urban parks, forest edges, and wetlands. The fungus produces black, club-shaped stromata with white or yellowish tips, typically 2-6 cm tall and 0.5-1.5 cm wide. It fruits from July to October, with perithecia embedded in the stromatal surface. Local studies have reported Xylaria hypoxylon as a relatively common species in the region, often associated with alter, birch, and willow trees.
Candlesnuff fungus (carbon antlers mushrooms, Xylaria hypoxylon) on a stump of swida or mountain ash in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016Svetlanovskiy pr., 53, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Close up of candlesnuff fungus (carbon antlers mushrooms, Xylaria hypoxylon) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016
Candlesnuff fungus (carbon antlers mushrooms, Xylaria hypoxylon) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016
Candlesnuff fungus (stag's horn, carbon antlers mushrooms, Xylaria hypoxylon) taken from Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 31, 2016
Candlesnuff fungus (carbon antlers mushrooms, Xylaria hypoxylon) in Sosnovka Park. Saint Petersburg, Russia, November 23, 2016Svetlanovskiy pr., 53, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 194064
Young candlesnuff mushrooms (Xylaria hypoxylon) in Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk, west from Saint Petersburg. Russia, September 22, 2017Unnamed Road, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 197701
Candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) on rotten timber in lower Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017Oraniyenbaumskoye Shosse, 2, Petergof, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 198504
Rotten tree stump with candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017Unnamed Road, Petergof, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 198411
Candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017Unnamed Road, Petergof, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 198411
Close up of candlesnuff fungus (Xylaria hypoxylon) in Sergievka Park. Old Peterhof, west from Saint Petersburg, Russia, October 5, 2017Unnamed Road, Petergof, Sankt-Peterburg, Russia, 198411Observations of Xylaria hypoxylon in Leningrad Oblast and north-western Russia revealed the fungus growing on various substrates, including stumps of swida or mountain ash, rotten timber, and tree stumps. The fungus was found in several locations, including Sosnovka Park in Saint Petersburg, Tarkhovka near Sestroretsk, and Sergievka Park in Old Peterhof. The observations were made during different times of the year, from September to November, with the fungus appearing in various stages of growth, from young mushrooms to mature fruiting bodies. The fungus was often found in clusters, with multiple stems emerging from a single base, and exhibited its characteristic candle-like or antler-like shape. Close-up observations revealed detailed features of the fungus, including its texture and coloration. Overall, Xylaria hypoxylon appeared to be a common and widespread species in the region.
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