Puccinia galii-cruciatae Duby, 1830
on Cruciata
gall
Spermogonia epiphyllous. Aecia (sometimes not formed) hypophyllous, in groups, cupulate, with white, recurved margin split into segments and yellow spores. Uredinia and telia brown, also on leaf spots. Urediniospores 19 x 22 µm with 2 equatorial pores. Teliospores two-celled, 18-26 x 24-66 µm, with apically strongly thickened wall.
hostplants
Rubiaceae, monophagous
Cruciata glabra, laevipes.
synonyms
often considered conspecific with Puccinia punctata.
references
Brandenburger (1985a), Gäumann (1959a), Henderson (2000a), Klenke & Scholler (2015a), Termorshuizen & Swertz (2011a), Woods, Stringer, Evans & Chater (2015a).
11/01/2017