Fomes robustus, a heart-rot fungus on cacti and other desert plants
Davidson RW and Mielke JL. 1947. Fomes robustus, a heart-rot fungus on cacti and other desert plants. Mycologia. 39(2):210-217
Sporophores of a small Fomes sp. from living giant cactus (Cereus giganteus) and some large, living chollas (Opuntia spp.) were studied and compared with Fomes sporophores from several other woody plants in the dry areas of southwestern United States. From morphological and cultural characteristics, it was found to be closely related to Fomes robustus Karst., although sporophores were smaller. Sporophores from several associated desert shrubs and small trees other than cacti were found to be the same fungus. Some of the specimens discussed were collected in Saguaro National Monument. Brief bibliography, 3 figures.
- Type
- Journal Article
- Authors
- Davidson, Ross; Mielke, James
- Units
- SAGU
- Keywords
- Botany, Cacti (Cactaceae), Deserts, Fomes robustus (fungus), Fungi, heart-rot fungi, Plants, Saguaro Cactus (Carnegiea gigantea), Specimens, sporophores