Synonyms: Biscogniauxia punctulata, Diatrype punctulata, Hypoxylon punctulatum, Nummularia punctulata, Numulariola punctulata.
Camillea punctulata is a species of fungus in the family Xylariaceae, characterized by its distinctive punctate stromata and reddish-brown to dark brown perithecia. In East and Central Texas, it has been found growing on decaying logs and stumps, particularly those of oak and maple trees, often in shaded, humid environments. The fungus typically fruits in the spring and summer months, producing numerous perithecia that are embedded in a carbonaceous stromata. Specimens from this region tend to have smaller stromata and perithecia compared to those found in other parts of North America.
Crust fungus Camillea punctulata(?) on a fallen branch in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, April 28, 2018
Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Close up of crust fungus Camillea punctulata(?) on a fallen branch in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, April 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Black prostrate fungus Camillea punctulata(?) on a fallen branch in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, April 28, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Pitted texture of crust fungus Camillea punctulata on a fallen tree on Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 17, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Prostrate fungus Camillea punctulata on a fallen tree on Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 17, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Black fungus Camillea punctulata on a fallen tree on Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 17, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Close up of corticioid fungus Camillea punctulata on a fallen tree on Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 17, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Texture of corticioid fungus Camillea punctulata on a fallen tree on Lone Star Hiking Trail in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, June 17, 2018Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Black crust fungus Camillea punctulata on a fallen oak in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 19, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Black crust fungus Camillea punctulata on a fallen oak on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 22, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Texture of black crust fungus Camillea punctulata on a fallen oak on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 22, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Scratched surface of black crust fungus Camillea punctulata on a fallen oak on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 22, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Black corticioid fungus Camillea punctulata between bark of a fallen oak on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 22, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Black corticioid fungus Camillea punctulata and bark scratched by animals on a fallen oak on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 22, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Black corticioid fungus Camillea punctulata scratched by animals on a fallen oak on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, August 22, 2020Lone Star Hiking Trail, Cleveland, TX 77328, USAObservations of Camillea punctulata in East and Central Texas show that it grows on fallen branches and trees, particularly in the Sam Houston National Forest. The fungus appears as a black crust or prostrate growth with a pitted texture, and is often found on oak trees. It has been observed in various locations, including Big Creek Scenic Area, Lone Star Hiking Trail, and Winters Bayou Trail. The fungus can be scratched by animals, revealing its texture. Close-up observations reveal a corticioid texture, and the fungus can grow between the bark of fallen trees. Multiple sightings have been recorded between April 2018 and August 2020, indicating that Camillea punctulata is present in the region throughout the year. The fungus's appearance and growth habits are consistent across different locations and times of observation.
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