Calostoma Desv. 1809
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Calostoma Desv., J. Bot. (Desvaux) 2 94 (1809)
Calostoma Desv. 1809
Biostatus
Nomenclature
Desv.
Desv.
1809
94
ICN
Calostoma Desv. 1809
genus
Calostoma
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Descriptions
Calostoma Desv. 1809
Calostoma fruiting bodies comprise globose black to brown spore cases raised from the soil on a spongy gelatinous woven stalk. The spores are contained in an elastic inner bag inside the spore case. The narrow, branched opening is surrounded by brightly-coloured "lips".
Two species are recorded from New Zealand, both from beech forest.
Saprobic on soil. Distinctive round fruiting bodies with brightly coloured 'lips' around the opening, with a viscid, highly textured stalk.
Two species in New Zealand.
Taxonomic concepts
Calostoma Desv. 1809
Calostoma Desv. (1809)
Calostoma Desv. 1809
Calostoma Desv. (1809)
Calostoma Desv. 1809
Calostoma Desv.
Mitremyces Nees (1816-17)
Mitremyces Nees (1816-17)
Mitremyces Nees
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1cb1803a-36b9-11d5-9548-00d0592d548c
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1 January 2001
13 February 2020