Cryptobasidiaceae

Cryptobasidiaceae
Scientific classification Edit this 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 family Lauraceae.

References

  1. ↑ Cannon PF, Kirk PM (2007). Fungal Families of the World. Wallingford: CABI. pp. 92–93. ISBN 978-0-85199-827-5.