Synonym: Xylaria liquidambar.
Xylaria liquidambaris is a species of fungus in the family Xylariaceae, characterized by its slender, elongated stromata and white to cream-colored conidial masses. In East and Central Texas, it typically grows on decaying wood, particularly on sweetgum (Liquidambar styraciflua) and other hardwoods. The fungus is commonly found in urban and rural areas, often in shaded, moist environments, and can be identified by its distinctive appearance and growth habits during the spring and fall months.
Sweet gum fruit fungus Xylaria liquidambaris in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, June 26, 2019
Big Creek Trail, Shepherd, TX 77371, USA
Sweet gum fruit fungus Xylaria liquidambaris on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 10, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Sweet gum fruit fungus Xylaria liquidambaris on black background on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 10, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Fungus Xylaria liquidambaris on a fruit of sweet gum on black background on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 10, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Fungus Xylaria liquidambaris growing from a fruit of sweet gum on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 10, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Fungus Xylaria liquidambaris on a rotting fruit of sweet gum on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 10, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Fruits of sweet gum with fungus Xylaria liquidambaris on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 10, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Rotting fruits of sweet gum overgrown by fungus Xylaria liquidambaris on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 10, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Fungus Xylaria liquidambaris growing on a rotting fruit of sweet gum taken from Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 10, 2020
Sweet gum fruit fungus Xylaria liquidambaris on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 23, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Fruit of sweet gum with fungus Xylaria liquidambaris on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, April 23, 2020Little Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Sweetgum fruit fungus Xylaria liquidambaris on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, April 17, 2021Lone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USAObservations of the fungus Xylaria liquidambaris in East and Central Texas indicate that it is commonly found on sweet gum fruits in various locations within the Sam Houston National Forest. The fungus was observed on multiple trails, including Caney Creek Trail and Lone Star hiking trail, between 2019 and 2021. It was noted to grow on both fresh and rotting fruits of sweet gum, often overgrowing the entire fruit. The observations were made during different times of the year, with sightings in June, April, and multiple instances in April and May. The fungus was consistently found in areas with an abundance of sweet gum trees, suggesting a specific host preference. Overall, the observations suggest that Xylaria liquidambaris is a common and widespread fungus in East and Central Texas, particularly in areas with sweet gum trees.
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