Tulostoma striatum G. Cunn., Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 50(3): 255. 1925.

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Tulostoma striatum G. Cunn., Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 50(3): 255. 1925. Figure 16d

Holotype.

AUSTRALIA, N.S.W: Forbes, 13 Aug. 1915, J.B. Cleland (ADW 5867).

As was noted by Cunningham (1925), this species (originally described from Australia) strongly reminds of T. pulchellum (as T. poculatum ), but can be readily distinguished by its striate spores (Figure 16d). The molecular results confirm it is a distinct species (Figure 1b).

Habitat and distribution.

It is widespread in the Americas, South Africa and Australia ( Wright 1987). Altés and Moreno (1991) recorded it from Europe (Spain), where it to date is only known from the city of Madrid. Asai (2004) reported it from Japan and it is now also confirmed to occur in Mongolia. According to Wright (1987) and Calonge (1998) it is a psammophilous species.

Specimens examined.

MONGOLIA, Terelj National Park, 2010, Ö. Fritz 2010-2 (GB)*. SPAIN, Madrid: Carabanchel Alto, en arena de camino, junto a una pradera, 19 Jan. 1993, V. González (AH 15543, GB)*; Ibidem, 8 Nov. 1989, A. Martínez (AH 11991, GenBank KY000097).