Dothidella ulmi

Alternative names
Platychora ulmi
Description

In the anamorphic stage, Dothidella ulmi develops under the epidermis, then produces blisters on the leaves of Elm – the stromata are 2 to 4 mm diameter, pulvinate, cracked, with colour between smoke-grey and mouse-grey.

Identification difficulty
Habitat

On living and fallen leaves of Elm

When to see it

Autumn.

UK Status

Widespread in England and Wales, though not well recorded.

VC55 Status

Infrequent or under recorded in Leicestershire and Rutland.

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Species profile

Species group:
Fungi
Kingdom:
Fungi
Order:
Family:
Polystomellaceae
Records on NatureSpot:
14
First record:
05/10/2017 (Calow, Graham)
Last record:
24/10/2024 (Graves, Hazel)

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