Fig. 9.From: The application of the name Xylaria hypoxylon, based on Clavaria hypoxylon of LinnaeusIllustration of salient morphological features of the stromata of Xylaria hypoxylon, based on specimens collected in France from the collection of J. Fournier: A–C, F, H, I: JF 04258; D, E: JF 05066; G: JF 04039. A–E. Mature stromata at sexual state (except two in A upper row with white apices). G. Stromata at the asexual stage. F, I. Stromatal surface of immature stromata showing raised-discoid ostioles and white-striped peeling outer layer. H. Stroma in longitudinal section showing perithecia lying beneath the thin black crust. Bars: A, C–E = 1 cm; B, G = 5 mm; F = 1 mm; H– I = 0.5 mm.Back to article page