Amylostereum areolatum (Aphyllophorales: Stereaceae) in South Africa

Amylostereum areolatum (Fr.: Fr.) Boidin has been found in South Africa for the first time. So far, its presence has been confirmed on Pinus radiata D. Don in the Tokai Plantation, Western Cape, its distribution area is expected to follow that of the wood-boring wasp, Sirex noctilio Fabricius, with which it has a symbiotic association. Amylostereum areolatum(Fr.; Fr.) Boidin is vir die eerste keer in Suid-Afrika aangetref. Tot dusver is die teenwoordigheid daarvan op Pinus radiata D. Don in die Tokai Piantasie, Westelike Kaap, bevestig. Na verwagting sal die verspreidingsgebied van die fungus met dié van die hout-borende wespe Sirex noctilio Fabricius, waarmee dit ‘n simbiotiese assosiasie vorm, ooreenstem.