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Go to the NZFungi website for more indepth information on Crocicreas multicuspidatum. Crocicreas multicuspidatum

Synonyms

Cyathicula multicuspidata
Cyathicula urniformis

Biostatus

Present in region - Indigenous. Non endemic

Images (click to enlarge)

 

Caption: tiny discs on Cyathea frond (frond about 12 mm across)
Owner: P.R. Johnston

Caption: Apothecia (dry) with crown-like projections from a pale brown outer layer, and a hyaline inner layer extending across top of hymenium.
Owner: P.R. Johnston

Caption: Apothecia erumpent from host tissue, initially partially covered by smal flaps of host tissue
Owner: P.R. Johnston

Caption: Excipulum (squash)
Owner: P.R. Johnston

Caption: Excipulum (squash)
Owner: P.R. Johnston

Caption: Asci, ascospores and paraphyses. Spores 6-7 um long.
Owner: P.R. Johnston