Discovery of Octospora excipulata (Pezizales) in South America

The bryophilous ascomycete Octospora excipulata (Clem.) Benkert is reported as a new record in South America, based on samples collected in Tucumán, Argentina. The species was observed infecting the American moss Funaria calvescens (Funariaceae). This study provides a concise description and illustr...

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Autores principales: Suárez, Guillermo M., Castillo, Lucas A., Ibiris, Martín A.
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Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: Instituto de Botánica del Nordeste 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://revistas.unne.edu.ar/index.php/bon/article/view/7990
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Sumario:The bryophilous ascomycete Octospora excipulata (Clem.) Benkert is reported as a new record in South America, based on samples collected in Tucumán, Argentina. The species was observed infecting the American moss Funaria calvescens (Funariaceae). This study provides a concise description and illustrations highlighting both macroscopic and microscopic characteristics of the species. Additionally, comments on the host identity are included.