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Colletotrichum lindemuthianum compared with Colletotrichum trichellum

Taxonomic Classification

Rank
Kingdom same	Fungi (فطر)	Fungi (فطر)
Phylum same	Ascomycota (فطريات زقية)	Ascomycota (فطريات زقية)
Class same	Sordariomycetes (عشوفيات)	Sordariomycetes (عشوفيات)
Order same	Glomerellales (Glomerellales)	Glomerellales (Glomerellales)
Family same	Glomerellaceae	Glomerellaceae
Genus same	Colletotrichum	Colletotrichum
Species	Colletotrichum lindemuthianum	Colletotrichum trichellum

Evolutionary Relationship

and share a common ancestor at the Genus level: Colletotrichum.

Conservation Status

NE — Not Evaluated

NE — Not Evaluated

Physical Characteristics

Attribute
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Average Lifespan	—	—
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Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Habitat

Native to Asia and Europe and South America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (6 countries), and South America (Brazil).

Habitat

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden.

Colletotrichum lindemuthianum is a plant-pathogenic fungus responsible for anthracnose disease in common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), causing dark, sunken lesions on pods, stems, and leaves. It is distributed worldwide wherever beans are cultivated, thriving in cool, moist conditions. This pathogen causes significant agricultural losses and has been the subject of extensive plant breeding programs for resistance.

<em>Colletotrichum trichellum</em> is a fungal species within the genus <em>Colletotrichum</em>, a group widely recognized for its roles as plant pathogens and endophytes across terrestrial ecosystems. This species has been documented in Europe, with records from Belgium, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, indicating a distribution across temperate regions of the continent. Like other members of its genus, <em>Colletotrichum trichellum</em> is associated with plant hosts, where it may act as a pathogen causing lesions and tissue decay, or as a latent endophyte. Its conservation status has not been formally assessed by major evaluation bodies, and population data remain limited. As a fungal organism, it acquires nutrients through interaction with plant tissue rather than through active predation or foraging. Biological traits of this species remain poorly documented in the scientific literature. Research into the host range, infection mechanisms, and ecological impact of <em>Colletotrichum trichellum</em> continues to contribute to the broader understanding of Colletotrichum species diversity in Europe.

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇸🇪 Sweden