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Go to the NZFungi website for more indepth information on Meloderma desmazieresii. Meloderma desmazieresii

Synonyms

Hypoderma brachysporum
Hypoderma desmazieresii
Lophodermium brachysporum

Biostatus

Present in region - Exotic

Article: Gadgil, P.D. (in association with Dick, M.A.; Hood, I.A.; Pennycook, S.R.) (2005). Fungi on trees and shrubs in New Zealand. Fungi of New Zealand. Ngā Harore o Aotearoa 4: xi + 437 p. Hong Kong: Fungal Diversity Press.
Description: Type: Foliicolous Fungi; Description: Ascomata hysterothecial, in rows, often confluent, subepidermal, shining black, 0.3–0.7 × 0.1–0.15 mm, opening by a longitudinal slit; on needles. Asci cylindrical, 110–130 × 12–15 μm. Ascospores elliptic-fusiform, 0-septate, 25–30 × 4 μm, hyaline.
Distribution: Distribution: Wanganui.; 1st Record: Gadgil & Dick (2000a).