''Physalospora'' is a

genus Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...

fungi A fungus ( : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from ...

in the family

Hyponectriaceae The Hyponectriaceae are a family of fungi, that was formerly in the order Xylariales The Xylariales are an order (biology), order of fungi within the class (biology), class Sordariomycetes (also known as Pyrenomycetes), subdivision Pezizomycotin ...

. The genus is estimated to contain about 36 species that grow on dead leaves. Often confused with ''

Botryosphaeria ''Botryosphaeria'' is a genus of pathogenic fungi in the family Botryosphaeriaceae. There are 193 species, many of which are important disease-causing agents of various important agricultural crops. Species *'' Botryosphaeria abietina'' *'' Bot ...

'', ''Physalospora'' is probably polyphyletic.

Species

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Physalospora abdita Physalospora abdita is a plant pathogen that causes cankers on pecan and avocado The avocado (''Persea americana'') is a medium-sized, evergreen tree in the laurel family (Lauraceae). It is native to the Americas and was first domesticate ...

'' *''

Physalospora alpestris ''Physalospora'' is a genus of fungi in the family Hyponectriaceae. The genus is estimated to contain about 36 species that grow on dead leaves. Often confused with ''Botryosphaeria'', ''Physalospora'' is probably polyphyletic. Species *'' Phys ...

'' *'' Physalospora anamalaiensis'' *'' Physalospora aquatica'' *''

Physalospora arctostaphyli ''Physalospora'' is a genus of fungi in the family Hyponectriaceae. The genus is estimated to contain about 36 species that grow on dead leaves. Often confused with ''Botryosphaeria'', ''Physalospora'' is probably polyphyletic. Species *'' Phys ...

'' *'' Physalospora corni'' *''

Physalospora disrupta ''Physalospora disrupta'' is a plant pathogen infecting mangoes. References External links Index FungorumUSDA ARS Fungal Database Fungal plant pathogens and diseases Mango tree diseases Xylariales {{fungus-plant-disease-stub ...

'' *'' Physalospora empetri'' *'' Physalospora ephedrae'' *'' Physalospora eucalypti'' *'' Physalospora euphorbiae'' *'' Physalospora lonicerae'' *'' Physalospora perseae'' *'' Physalospora prasiolae'' *'' Physalospora rhododendri'' *'' Physalospora scirpi'' *'' Physalospora vaccinii'' *'' Physalospora vitis-idaeae''

References

Xylariales Sordariomycetes genera {{Xylariales-stub