Urocystis hierochloae (Murashkinski) Vánky, 1985

Fungi, Basidiomycota, Ustilaginomycetes, Urocystidales

on Hierochloe

gall

long striae on the leaves and leaf sheaths that split lengthwise, releasing a blackish brown mass of spore balls. The spore balls consist of 1-4 spores, completely wrapped in an envelope of sterile cells.

hostplants

Poaceae, monophagous

Hierochloe odorata.

references

Klenke & Scholler (2015a), Lotze-Engelhard (2010a), Scholz & Scholz (2013a), Vánky (1994a).

15/12/2016