Tranzscheliella minima (Arthur) Vánky, 2003

on Stipa

gall

Culm at all sides with large blackish areas where spores are formed. These are reddish brown, smooth, and measure 4-5 x 5-5 µm. The infection is systemic.

host plants

Poaceae, monophagous

Stipa capillata, dasyphylla, eriocaulis, pennata, pulcherrima.

synonyms

Ustilago minima Arthur, 1885; U. valesiaca Schellenberg, 1911; Sphacelotheca valesiaca (Schellenberg).

references

Almaraz (1998a), Buhr (1965a), Dauphin & Aniotsbehere (1997a), Klenke & Scholler (2015a), Savchenko & Heluta (2012a), Vánky (1994a).