Helicotruncatum palmigenum

On a decaying spathe on the ground of a coconut palm (Cocos nucifera).

The term palmigenum is a Latin epithet used in biological nomenclature to describe organisms originating, growing, or living on palms.

Conidiophores mostly simple, with smooth, thin-walled hyphae, with abundant brown intracellular pigment.

Conidiogenous cells located in the upper part of the conidiophores, originating conidia at their terminals.

Conidia helicoid, with very thick filaments, septate, with only one turn or slightly more, truncated at the base and with abundant intracellular pigment inside.

Herbarium material available: JTP2764/26.