Azalea Gall vs Bloodwort
Exobasidium japonicum compared with Achillea millefolium
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Azalea Gall | Bloodwort |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Fungi (Fungi) | Plantae (Plants) |
| Phylum | Basidiomycota (Club Fungi) | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) |
| Class | Exobasidiomycetes (Exobasidiomycetes) | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) |
| Order | Exobasidiales (Exobasidiales) | Asterales (Daisies & Sunflowers) |
| Family | Exobasidiaceae | Asteraceae (Daisy Family) |
| Genus | Exobasidium | Achillea |
| Species | Exobasidium japonicum | Achillea millefolium |
Conservation Status
Azalea Gall
LC — Least ConcernBloodwort
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Azalea Gall | Bloodwort |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Azalea Gall
Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Found across Asia (Taiwan) and Europe (6 countries).
Bloodwort
Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (4 countries), Europe (10 countries), North America (5 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (4 countries).
Azalea Gall
The Azalea Gall (Exobasidium japonicum) is a species in the genus Exobasidium. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Native to Asia and Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.
Bloodwort
The Bloodwort (Achillea millefolium) is a species in the genus Achillea. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including temperate broadleaf and mixed forests, temperate coniferous forests, and flooded grasslands and savannas, among 11 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Neotropic and Palearctic real
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 5 countries:
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