How to Identify Erysiphaceae

Erysiphaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Helotiales, class Leotiomycetes. The family contains 77 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Erysiphaceae Species

How to identify Erysiphe syringae Schwein.

Erysiphe syringae Schwein.

Erysiphe syringae Schwein.

Erysiphe syringae, the cause of lilac powdery mildew, is a fungal pathogen of li…

How to identify Neoerysiphe galeopsidis (DC.) U.Braun

Neoerysiphe galeopsidis (DC.) U.Braun

Neoerysiphe galeopsidis (DC.) U.Braun

Neoerysiphe galeopsidis is a fungus that forms white fuzzy leaf patches, infects…

How to identify Sawadaea bicornis (Wallr.) Homma

Sawadaea bicornis (Wallr.) Homma

Sawadaea bicornis (Wallr.) Homma

Sawadaea bicornis is a fungus that forms thin white patches on host leaves, most…

How to identify Phyllactinia guttata (Wallr.) Lév.

Phyllactinia guttata (Wallr.) Lév.

Phyllactinia guttata (Wallr.) Lév.

Phyllactinia guttata is a fungus species with unique penicillate cell branchlets…

How to identify Podosphaera plantaginis (Castagne) U.Braun & S.Takam.

Podosphaera plantaginis (Castagne) U.Braun & S.Takam.

Podosphaera plantaginis (Castagne) U.Braun & S.Takam.

Podosphaera plantaginis is a fungus that infects narrow-leaved plantains and for…

How to identify Podosphaera clandestina (Wallr.) Lév.

Podosphaera clandestina (Wallr.) Lév.

Podosphaera clandestina (Wallr.) Lév.

Podosphaera clandestina is a host-specific powdery mildew fungus that forms thin…

How to identify Erysiphe cruciferarum Opiz ex L.Junell

Erysiphe cruciferarum Opiz ex L.Junell

Erysiphe cruciferarum Opiz ex L.Junell

Erysiphe cruciferarum is a worldwide fungus that causes crucifer powdery mildew,…

How to identify Podosphaera aphanis (Wallr.) U.Braun & S.Takam.

Podosphaera aphanis (Wallr.) U.Braun & S.Takam.

Podosphaera aphanis (Wallr.) U.Braun & S.Takam.

Podosphaera aphanis is a highly host-specific fungus that forms thin white leaf …

How to identify Erysiphe pisi DC.

Erysiphe pisi DC.

Erysiphe pisi DC.

Erysiphe pisi DC. is a nearly globally distributed plant pathogen that causes po…

How to identify Podosphaera leucotricha (Ellis & Everh.) E.S.Salmon

Podosphaera leucotricha (Ellis & Everh.) E.S.Salmon

Podosphaera leucotricha (Ellis & Everh.) E.S.Salmon

Podosphaera leucotricha is a major fungal apple pathogen that forms white coatin…

How to identify Podosphaera prunicola U.Braun

Podosphaera prunicola U.Braun

Podosphaera prunicola U.Braun

Podosphaera prunicola U.Braun is a host-specific powdery mildew that infects Pru…

How to identify Podosphaera pannosa (Wallr.) de Bary

Podosphaera pannosa (Wallr.) de Bary

Podosphaera pannosa (Wallr.) de Bary

Podosphaera pannosa is a plant pathogen that causes powdery mildew on rose famil…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Erysiphaceae?

Erysiphaceae funguss belong to the Helotiales order in the Fungi kingdom. The broadly defined Neoerysiphe galeopsidis sensu lato infects plant species from many different genera, and may be taxonomically split into multiple distinct species in the future. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Erysiphaceae?

Erysiphaceae is classified in the order Helotiales, class Leotiomycetes, phylum Ascomycota. The family contains 77 accepted species worldwide.

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