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Exobasidium splendidum

Least Concern
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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.

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Similar Species in Exobasidium

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Exobasidium oxycocci
Least Concern
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Exobasidium pachysporum
Least Concern
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Exobasidium rostrupii
Least Concern
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Exobasidium rhododendri
Not Evaluated
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Exobasidium karstenii
Least Concern
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Exobasidium vaccinii-uliginosi
Least Concern
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Azalea Gall
Exobasidium japonicum
Least Concern
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Bearberry Redleaf
Exobasidium sydowianum
Least Concern
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Exobasidium
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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 (Fungi).
What are the closest relatives of ?
The closest relatives of in the genus Exobasidium include , , , , .

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Exobasidium — 15 Species

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Exobasidium vaccinii-uliginosi
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Exobasidium rostrupii
LC
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Exobasidium splendidum
LC
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Exobasidium rhododendri
NE 🐾
Exobasidium karstenii
LC 🐾
Exobasidium oxycocci
LC 🐾
Exobasidium pachysporum
LC 🐾
Azalea Gall
Exobasidium japonicum
LC 🐾
Bearberry Redleaf
Exobasidium sydowianum
LC 🐾
Bearberry Redstem
Exobasidium uvae-ursi
LC 🐾
Blaeberry Redleaf
Exobasidium myrtilli
LC 🐾
Camellia Gall
Exobasidium camelliae
NE 🐾
Cowberry Redleaf
Exobasidium vaccinii
LC 🐾
Dwarfing Redleaf
Exobasidium juelianum
LC 🐾
Northern Bilberry Redleaf
Exobasidium expansum
LC
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