Cryptobasidiaceae

Cryptobasidiaceae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Exobasidiomycetes
Order: Exobasidiales
Family: Cryptobasidiaceae
Malençon ex Donk
Type genus
Cryptobasidium
Lendn.
Genera

Botryoconis
Clinoconidium
Coniodictyum
Cryptobasidium
Drepanoconis

The Cryptobasidiaceae are a family of fungi in the Basidiomycota, Exobasidiales order. Species in the family have a widespread distribution, especially in neotropical areas. Members of the Cryptobasidiaceae are plant pathogens that grow parasitically on the leaves, stems and fruits of plants, especially those in the Lauraceae family.[1]

References

  1. ↑ Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. pp. 92–93. ISBN 0-85199-827-5.


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