(Exobasidium splendidum) — Least Concern

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Exobasidium splendidum

Least Concern

About

Exobasidium splendidum is a parasitic basidiomycete fungus that forms galls and hypertrophied growths on the leaves and stems of host plants in the heath family. It inhabits boreal and montane habitats where Ericaceae shrubs such as Arctostaphylos grow. This parasitic fungus deforms host plant tissue to extract nutrients during its reproductive phase.

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Europe, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇧🇪 Belgium

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Fungi (Pilze)

Phylum

Basidiomycota (Ständerpilze)

Class

Exobasidiomycetes (Exobasidiomycetes)

Order

Exobasidiales (Nacktbasidienartige)

Species

Exobasidium splendidum ()

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ?

The scientific name of is Exobasidium splendidum. It belongs to the genus Exobasidium.

What is the conservation status of ?

(Exobasidium splendidum) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does live?

is found in Distributed across Belgium, Norway, and Sweden.. Countries include Belgium, Norway, Sweden.

What family does belong to?

(Exobasidium splendidum) belongs to the genus Exobasidium, which is part of the taxonomic family Exobasidiaceae.

Is endangered?

No, (Exobasidium splendidum) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does belong to?

(Exobasidium splendidum) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (Pilze).

What are the closest relatives of ?

The closest relatives of in the genus Exobasidium include Alpenrosen-Nacktbasidie, Andromeda-Nacktbasidie, Dicksporige Rauschbeer-Nacktbas., Gewöhnl.Preiselbeer-Nacktbasidie, Großspor.Rauschbeer-Nacktbasidie.