Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa (Coral Slime)

Fungimap Target Species

Plasmodium: Watery and translucent.
Sporocarps: These consist of a series of erect, simple or branched columns. White but sometimes pink or pale yellow or yellow/green. Growing up to 4 mm high and forming extensive sheets.

Notes: This small 2 mm but common and conspicuous species looks more like white frosting when viewed by the naked eye a hand lens is need to see their beauty.

Spores: Attached individually by thread like salks, White in mass, hyaline by transmitted light, smooth, ovoid or elliptical.

Substrate: Scattered clusters over well rotten logs after rain.


 

Regional distribution

Ceratiomyxa fruticulosa is listed in the following regions: