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Based on an exhaustive sampling of all known Lepidostromatales, a lineage of clavarioid lichen-forming basidiomycetes, we assess (i) the phylogenetic affinities of the six Chinese species currently accommodated inMulticlavula(Cantharellales) based on inferences from the 18S and 28S subunits of the nuclear ribosomal DNA repeat and (ii) the phylogenetic structure among Chinese populations of Lepidostromatales, based on the nuc rDNA ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 (internal transcribed spacer [ITS]) regions.Multiclavula fossicolaandM. sinensisbelong to the Lepidostromatales and are transferred toSulzbacheromyces. Chinese reports ofM. claraandM. vernalisbelong to species of Lepidostromatales, and specimens identified asM. mucidabelong to the nonlichenized genusClavaria. Hence, evidence ofMulticlavulaoccurring in China is lacking. Similarly,L. calocerumis excluded from the Chinese flora. The recently describedL. asianumshould be regarded as conspecific withS. sinensis. Three new species ofSulzbacheromycesare described:S. bicolorandS. yunnanensisfrom China andS. miomboensisfrom the Democratic Republic of Congo. Consequently,Sulzbacheromycesis new to Asia and Africa. A worldwide key to the species of Lepidostromatales is provided. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Although general knowledge of Ramariopsis subarctica Pilát has advanced in the past four decades, there is still little understanding of how the species is distributed and which aspects of the environment determine its distribution. This paper presents the first Polish collections of the species. Hitherto unknown in Poland, R. subarctica is reported from two localities in subalpine belts of the West Tatra Mts and Karkonosze Mts. The morphology of newly collected basidiomata of the fungus is described, illustrated and commented, and some basic chemical parameters of its habitat in the Karkonosze Mts are given. All available published material relevant to the global distribution and ecology of R. subarctica is reviewed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Clavaria atrofusca was described by Velenovský in 1939 based on a single small collection from the Czech Republic. The species is rather rare and until 2009 it had further only been recorded from Switzerland and Denmark. Since 2009 it has also been collected in Norway, Sweden and in 2014 in the Czech Republic. Because the type locality at Mnichovice has been destroyed and the type collection is fragmentary, we propose an epitype of Clavaria atrofusca Velen. based on the recent collection from the Czech Republic, along with the notes on its ecology and distribution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

A taxonomic and nomenclatural revision of some representatives of Clavariaceae is presented based on extensive collecting in central and western Europe. Five species originally described from Europe are identified, redescribed and delimited: Clavaria fragilis, Ramariopsis crocea, R. corniculata, R. helvola and R. pulchella. Lectotypes, epitypes or neotypes are designated for all these species. Descriptions are based on macro- and micromorphological characters and supplemented with DNA analyses of the nrLSU regions from 20 specimens. The molecular phylogenetic analyses reconstructed a phylogram showing relationships among the discussed species as well as some closely related taxa. The taxonomic value of the ratio of length and width of spores (Q-value) is discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents a study which shows the oocyte production, fecundity, and size at the onset reproduction of tripalea clavaria in southwestern Atlantic. The study employs a collecting method, dissecting microscope and Spearman correlation analysis. Result shows that the development of colonies that contain oocytes throughout the sampling period was asynchronous and the oocytes in the various developmental stages were found in each polyp indicates production.

Family Clavariachaetaceae (Basidiomycota, Hymenochaetales), two its genera Clavariachaete and Dichochaete, and all four very rare species distributed in South America are described. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Three new sesquiterpenes, pyxidatol A–C 1–3, resp., were obtained from the fermentation culture of Clavaria pyxidata, together with two known ones, tsugicoline E 4 and omphadiol 5. Their structures were elucidated through spectroscopic analyses, including 1D and 2DNMR experiments, HRESIQTOF mass spectrometry, chemical correlation, and Xray singlecrystal diffraction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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A close physiological relationship between some ericaceous plants, Rhododendron sp. and Pieris japonica, and a member of the genus Clavaria is indicated by radioisotope translocation studies. [14C]photosynthate from host leaves was detected in Clavaria fruiting bodies and 33P applied to Clavaria fruiting bodies was detected in plant roots. Possible transfer mechanisms, including that of a mycorrhizal association, are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents information on several species of Clavariaceae from Argentina. Clavaria minima; Clavaria vermicularis; Clavicorona turgida; Clavulinopsis corniculata.

The genus Clavaria, as it is commonly interpreted, encompasses, in addition to the typical fragile and fleshy forms, a number of species of a strong gelatinous consistency. The latter are, in particular, characteristic of the tropics. This article analyzes five gelatinous species from tropical America, two of which are described as new.

A correction to the article "Taxonomy and Phylogeny of Yellow Clavaria Species With Clamped Basidia--Clavaria flavostellifera sp. nov. and the Typification of C. argillacea, C. flavipes and C. sphagnicola" that was published in a previous issue is presented.