genus xylaria (Meaning)
genus xylaria (n)
type genus of Xylariaceae; fungi with perithecia in the upper part of erect black woody stromata
Synonyms & Antonyms of genus xylaria
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
FAQs About the word genus xylaria
type genus of Xylariaceae; fungi with perithecia in the upper part of erect black woody stromata
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
Genus Xylaria, commonly known as "dead man's fingers," encompasses numerous species of fungi with elongated, club-shaped fruiting bodies.
Xylaria polymorpha, the most well-known species within the genus, exhibits highly variable morphology, leading to numerous synonyms.
The genus Xylaria is primarily saprobic, decomposing dead wood and contributing to nutrient cycling in forest ecosystems.
Studies suggest that certain Xylaria species possess medicinal properties, including antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects.
