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Beech woodwart

Fungi: Ascomycota: Sordariomycetes: Xylariales: Hypoxylaceae: Hypoxylon fragiforme (Pers.) J.Kickx f.

Hypoxylon fragiforme – beech woodwart

Synonyms: Botrytis ochracea, Discosphaera radians, Epixylon coccineum, Hypoxylon argillaceum, Hypoxylon coccineum, Hypoxylon cupreum, Hypoxylon enteromelum, Hypoxylon majusculum, Hypoxylon variolosum, Lycoperdon variolosum, Nodulisporium ocheraceum, Nodulisporium ochraceum, Peripherostoma fragiforme, Sphaeria argillacea, Sphaeria bicolor, Sphaeria enteromela, Sphaeria fragiformis, Sphaeria lateritia, Sphaeria radians, Sphaeria radiata, Sphaeria rubra, Sphaeria tuberculosa, Stromatosphaeria fragiformis, Valsa fragiformis, Xylaria coccineum.

Common name: beech woodwart.

Photos of this mushroom from East and Central Texas

Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-04-08.htm">April 8, 2018</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest, near Huntsville. Texas, April 8, 2018
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2018-04-28.htm">April 28, 2018</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, April 28, 2018
Location on mapsLone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-06-19.htm">June 19, 2019</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest near Huntsville. Texas, June 19, 2019
Location on mapsLone Star Hiking Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a thin dry standing tree on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-09-28.htm">September 28, 2019</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a thin dry standing tree on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, September 28, 2019
Location on maps15451 FM1725, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) together with some white corticioid fungus on a thin dry standing tree on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-09-28.htm">September 28, 2019</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) together with some white corticioid fungus on a thin dry standing tree on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, September 28, 2019
Location on maps15451 FM1725, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) together and some white corticioid fungi on a thin dry standing tree on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-09-28.htm">September 28, 2019</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) together and some white corticioid fungi on a thin dry standing tree on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, September 28, 2019
Location on maps15451 FM1725, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Black bodies of beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a thin dry standing tree on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2019-09-28.htm">September 28, 2019</A>
LinkBlack bodies of beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a thin dry standing tree on Winters Bayou Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Cleveland, Texas, September 28, 2019
Location on maps15451 FM1725, Cleveland, TX 77328, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a fallen tree branch in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-01-05.htm">January 5, 2020</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a fallen tree branch in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 5, 2020
Location on mapsOld Washington Town Site Loop Trail, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Details of beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a fallen tree branch in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-01-05.htm">January 5, 2020</A>
LinkDetails of beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a fallen tree branch in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 5, 2020
Location on mapsOld Washington Town Site Loop Trail, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Close-up of beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a fallen tree branch in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-01-05.htm">January 5, 2020</A>
LinkClose-up of beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a fallen tree branch in Washington-on-the-Brazos State Historic Site. Washington, Texas, January 5, 2020
Location on mapsOld Washington Town Site Loop Trail, Washington, TX 77880, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>)(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-01-23.htm">January 23, 2020</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme)(?) in Lick Creek Park. College Station, Texas, January 23, 2020
Location on mapsIron Bridge Trail, College Station, TX 77845, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>)(?) on a fallen twig on Hoots Hollow Trail in Brazos Bend State Park. Needville, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-02-15.htm">February 15, 2020</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme)(?) on a fallen twig on Hoots Hollow Trail in Brazos Bend State Park. Needville, Texas, February 15, 2020
Location on mapsPark Rd, Needville, TX 77461, USA
Crust fungus <B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B> in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-04-25.htm">April 25, 2020</A>
LinkCrust fungus Hypoxylon fragiforme in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, April 25, 2020
Location on mapsLone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>(?)) on a fallen twig taken from area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, east from Waverly. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2020-12-05.htm">December 5, 2020</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme(?)) on a fallen twig taken from area of Winters Bayou in Sam Houston National Forest, east from Waverly. Texas, December 5, 2020
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a beech twig in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-01-16.htm">January 16, 2021</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a beech twig in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 16, 2021
Location on mapsLone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a fallen beech branch in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-01-16.htm">January 16, 2021</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a fallen beech branch in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 16, 2021
Location on mapsLone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a fallen beech limb in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-01-16.htm">January 16, 2021</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a fallen beech limb in Big Creek Scenic Area of Sam Houston National Forest. Shepherd, Texas, January 16, 2021
Location on mapsLone Star Hiking Trail, Coldspring, TX 77331, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-03-07.htm">March 7, 2021</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 7, 2021
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Details of beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-03-07.htm">March 7, 2021</A>
LinkDetails of beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, March 7, 2021
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery, TX 77356, USA
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-10-30.htm">October 30, 2021</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 30, 2021
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) together with Stereum on a fallen branch on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-10-30.htm">October 30, 2021</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) together with Stereum on a fallen branch on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 30, 2021
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Close-up of beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-10-30.htm">October 30, 2021</A>
LinkClose-up of beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 30, 2021
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Texture of beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-10-30.htm">October 30, 2021</A>
LinkTexture of beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 30, 2021
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Section of beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-10-30.htm">October 30, 2021</A>
LinkSection of beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 30, 2021
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) together with folious lichen and Stereum on a fallen branch on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-10-30.htm">October 30, 2021</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) together with folious lichen and Stereum on a fallen branch on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, October 30, 2021
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>(?)) on a dry elm tree near the creek on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-12-31.htm">December 31, 2021</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme(?)) on a dry elm tree near the creek on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 31, 2021
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Texture of beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>(?)) on a dry elm tree on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2021-12-31.htm">December 31, 2021</A>
LinkTexture of beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme(?)) on a dry elm tree on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, December 31, 2021
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a fallen branch on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2022-01-23.htm">January 23, 2022</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a fallen branch on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 23, 2022
Location on mapsLone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on wood on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2022-01-23.htm">January 23, 2022</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on wood on Stubblefield section of Lone Star hiking trail north from Trailhead No. 6 in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, January 23, 2022
Location on mapsLone Star Hiking Trail, Walker County, Texas, United States
Beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2023-02-05.htm">February 5, 2023</A>
LinkBeech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, February 5, 2023
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Close-up of beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, <A HREF="../date-en/2023-02-05.htm">February 5, 2023</A>
LinkClose-up of beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) on a fallen twig on Caney Creek Trail (Little Lake Creek Loop Trail) in Sam Houston National Forest north from Montgomery. Texas, February 5, 2023
Location on mapsLittle Lake Creek Loop Trail, Montgomery County, Texas, 77873, United States
Tissues under a microscope of beech woodwart fungus (<B>Hypoxylon fragiforme</B>) from a fallen twig, collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 5, 2023
LinkTissues under a microscope of beech woodwart fungus (Hypoxylon fragiforme) from a fallen twig, collected on Richards Loop Trail in Sam Houston National Forest. Texas, February 5, 2023

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