Other numbers: ATCC 43883, CIP 103774, IFO 15845, LMG 6087, NCIMB 12243, R.I. Mateles 135. Taxonomic status: Type strain. History: < LMG < NCIMB < R.I. Mateles < J.S. Rock. Isolated from: Fermentor; Israel, Jerusalem. Additional information: Type (5639), reclassification (7516). Facultative methylotroph (5997). Cultivation conditions: Medium 72 with 1% filter-sterilized methanol, 25-30°C.