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Smut fungus

Ustilago esculenta

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Taiwan and United States.

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Fungi (เห็ดรา)
Phylum
Basidiomycota (Club Fungi)
Class
Ustilaginomycetes (Ustilaginomycetes)
Order
Ustilaginales (Ustilaginales)
Family
Ustilaginaceae
Genus
Ustilago
Species
Ustilago esculenta (Smut fungus)

Similar Species in Ustilago

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Barley Covered Smut
Ustilago hordei
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Ustilago filiformis
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Loose Smut Of Oats
Ustilago avenae
Not Evaluated
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Reed Canary-Grass Smut
Ustilago echinata
Not Evaluated
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Purple Small-Reed Stripe Smut
Ustilago corcontica
Not Evaluated
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Ustilago grandis
Not Evaluated
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Loose Smut Of Wheat And Barley
Ustilago tritici
Not Evaluated
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Stripe Smut Of Grasses
Ustilago striiformis
Not Evaluated
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Smut fungus?
The scientific name of Smut fungus is Ustilago esculenta. It belongs to the genus Ustilago.
Where does Smut fungus live?
Smut fungus is found in Distributed across Taiwan and United States.. Countries include Taiwan, United States.
What family does Smut fungus belong to?
Smut fungus (Ustilago esculenta) belongs to the genus Ustilago, which is part of the taxonomic family Ustilaginaceae.
What kingdom does Smut fungus belong to?
Smut fungus (Ustilago esculenta) belongs to the kingdom Fungi (เห็ดรา).
What are the closest relatives of Smut fungus?
The closest relatives of Smut fungus in the genus Ustilago include Barley Covered Smut, , Loose Smut Of Oats, Reed Canary-Grass Smut, Purple Small-Reed Stripe Smut.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Ustilago — 9 Species

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Barley Covered Smut
Ustilago hordei
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Ustilago filiformis
NE 🐾
Loose Smut Of Oats
Ustilago avenae
NE 🐾
Reed Canary-Grass Smut
Ustilago echinata
NE 🐾
Purple Small-Reed Stripe Smut
Ustilago corcontica
NE 🐾
Ustilago grandis
NE 🐾
Loose Smut Of Wheat And Barley
Ustilago tritici
NE
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Smut fungus
Ustilago esculenta
NE
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Stripe Smut Of Grasses
Ustilago striiformis
NE
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