Erysiphe convolvuli
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Leotiomycetes |
| Order: | Helotiales |
| Family: | Erysiphaceae |
| Genus: | Erysiphe |
| Species: | E. convolvuli
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| Erysiphe convolvuli DC., 1805
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Erysiphe convolvuli is a species of powdery mildew in the family Erysiphaceae. It is found across the world, where it affects bindweeds (Calystegia and Convolvulus) and has been reported from morning-glory plants (Ipomoea).[1]
Description
[edit]The fungus forms thin, white irregular patches on the leaves of its host. Erysiphe convolvuli, like most Erysiphaceae, is highly host-specific and infects only plants from a few genera, namely Convolvulus and Calystegia. There is also a record from Ipomoea, which was reported as Erysiphe convolvuli but may be an unknown but closely-related species.
Taxonomy
[edit]The fungus was formally described in 1805 by De Candolle. The type specimen was collected by himself in France.
References
[edit]- ^ Braun, Uwe; Cook, Roger T. A. (2012). Taxonomic manual of the Erysiphales (powdery mildews). CBS biodiversity series. Utrecht: CBS-KNAW fungal biodiversity centre. ISBN 978-90-70351-89-2.