Wojnowicia colluvium sp. nov. isolated from conifer litter

Abstract

A coelomycetous fungus was isolated from conifer litter collected in western New Mexico and is described herein as a new species Wojnowicia colluvium. When grown in both nutrient media and on alfalfa twigs in water agar, the characteristics of the conidiomata, conidiogenous cells and conidia remain relatively constant. A synopsis is provided of the three species accepted in Wojnowicia. Based on their descriptions, W. buxi is considered a synonym of W. ephedrae, and W. byrophila does not belong in Wojnowicia.

Key Words:

• coelomycetes
• litter fungi
• Wojnowicia