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Dendrodochium

Scientific Name: Dendrodochium

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Dendrodochium: A Genus of Fungi

Dendrodochium is a genus of fungi belonging to the family Bionectriaceae (though some species, like Dendrodochium subeffusum, have uncertain family placement within Ascomycota). The genus was first described by Bonord. in 1851.

Taxonomy and Nomenclature

  • Scientific Name: Dendrodochium Bonord., 1851
  • Family: Bionectriaceae (in most cases)
  • Rank: Genus
  • Phylum: Ascomycota (Sac Fungi)
  • Typification: Dendrodochium aurantiacum Bonord. 1851
  • Synonyms/Related Genera: Some historical classifications by Saccardo (1886) considered Dendrodochium alongside Cephalosporium, Spicaria, and Tubercularia.

Distribution and Habitat

Species of Dendrodochium have been found in various locations. Some species, like Dendrodochium pinastri, are associated with coniferous wood. One species, Dendrodochium sp., has been found associated with the sea cucumber Holothuria nobilis.

Ecological Role

Some species of Dendrodochium, such as Dendrodochium toxicum, are known to produce mycotoxins. Dendrodochium sp. are often found on dead wood of coniferous trees.

Morphological Characteristics

Dendrodochium citrinum forms vivid yellow conidiomata resembling apothecia of certain discomycetes on dead coniferous wood.

Interactions with Other Organisms

  • Some Dendrodochium species are associated with sea cucumbers (Holothuria nobilis).
  • Dendrodochium toxicum has been studied for its effects on cell cultures from calf kidneys, chick embryos, and pig kidneys.

Quirky Facts

  • The name "Dendrodochium" has translations in various languages, including Arabic (دندورودويكيو&#1605), Chinese (多枝瘤座霉&#23646), and Hindi (डेन्ड्रोडोकीय&#2350).

Further Information

  • EOL (Encyclopedia of Life): Explore what EOL knows about Dendrodochium.
  • Index Fungorum: Information on Dendrodochium pinastri can be found at http://www.indexfungorum.org/names/NamesRecord.asp?RecordID=209684.
  • Catalogue of Life: Checklists include Dendrodochium microsorum.
  • Discover Life: Biology, natural history, ecology, identification, and distribution of Dendrodochium pinastri.