Synonym: Xylosphaera apiculata.
Xylaria apiculata is a species of fungus in the family Xylariaceae, characterized by its slender, elongated stromata with apical ostioles. In East and Central Texas, it typically grows on decaying wood, especially hardwoods, in shaded to partially shaded areas. The fungus produces black, cylindrical perithecia that are often clustered at the apex of the stroma. It is commonly found in riparian zones, wooded slopes, and along forest trails, with a distribution spanning from the Piney Woods of East Texas to the Hill Country of Central Texas.
Slender mushrooms Xylaria apiculata(?) on a rotten oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018
Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Thin and tall mushrooms Xylaria apiculata(?) on a rotten oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Close up of slender mushrooms Xylaria apiculata(?) on a rotten oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Texture of thin mushrooms Xylaria apiculata(?) on a rotten oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Thin powdery mushrooms Xylaria apiculata(?) on a rotten oak log in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, September 21, 2018Yaupon Loop, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Xylaria apiculata(?) mushrooms on rotting wood on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 7, 2019Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Mature mushrooms Xylaria apiculata(?) on a log on Lone Star Hiking Trail near Pole Creek in Sam Houston National Forest. Richards, Texas, September 7, 2019Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Small pointed mushrooms Xylaria apiculata(?) among fallen juniper twigs in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, September 27, 202023668 FM 1155, Washington, TX 77880, USAObservations of Xylaria apiculata in East and Central Texas reveal the fungus grows on rotten wood, specifically oak logs, in various locations including Lick Creek Park and Sam Houston National Forest. The mushrooms are described as slender, thin, and tall, with a powdery texture. They have been found in different stages of maturity, from small pointed caps to mature specimens. The fungus has also been observed growing among fallen juniper twigs at Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Multiple sightings occurred between 2018 and 2020, suggesting the species is present in the region during this time period. Locations include College Station, Richards, and Washington, Texas, indicating a relatively widespread presence in East and Central Texas. The observations provide insight into the habitat and growth patterns of Xylaria apiculata in this region.
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