How to Identify Pucciniaceae

Pucciniaceae is a fungus family in the Fungi kingdom, order Pucciniales, class Pucciniomycetes. The family contains 62 accepted species worldwide.

Key Identification Features

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Representative Pucciniaceae Species

How to identify Puccinia recondita Roberge ex Desm.

Puccinia recondita Roberge ex Desm.

Puccinia recondita Roberge ex Desm.

Puccinia recondita is a worldwide-occurring pathogenic fungus in the Pucciniacea…

How to identify Puccinia menthae Pers.

Puccinia menthae Pers.

Puccinia menthae Pers.

Puccinia menthae Pers. is a mint-rust-causing fungal plant pathogen originally f…

How to identify Puccinia malvacearum Bertero ex Mont.

Puccinia malvacearum Bertero ex Mont.

Puccinia malvacearum Bertero ex Mont.

Puccinia malvacearum, or hollyhock/mallow rust, is an autoecious fungus that inf…

How to identify Puccinia lagenophorae Cooke

Puccinia lagenophorae Cooke

Puccinia lagenophorae Cooke

Puccinia lagenophorae is an Australia-origin rust fungus that infects certain As…

How to identify Puccinia bromina Erikss.

Puccinia bromina Erikss.

Puccinia bromina Erikss.

Puccinia bromina Erikss. is a fungus species in Pucciniaceae, first found in Swe…

How to identify Uromyces viciae-fabae (Pers.) J.Schröt.

Uromyces viciae-fabae (Pers.) J.Schröt.

Uromyces viciae-fabae (Pers.) J.Schröt.

Uromyces viciae-fabae var. viciae-fabae, commonly called faba-bean rust, is an a…

How to identify Puccinia sessilis J.Schröt.

Puccinia sessilis J.Schröt.

Puccinia sessilis J.Schröt.

Puccinia sessilis is a common Eurasian plant pathogenic fungus that infects many…

How to identify Puccinia graminis Pers.

Puccinia graminis Pers.

Puccinia graminis Pers.

Puccinia graminis is a fungus that causes stem rust, an important disease of cer…

How to identify Puccinia poarum Nielsen

Puccinia poarum Nielsen

Puccinia poarum Nielsen

Puccinia poarum Nielsen is a necrotrophic rust fungus with a two-host life cycle…

How to identify Uromyces geranii (DC.) G.H.Otth & Wartm.

Uromyces geranii (DC.) G.H.Otth & Wartm.

Uromyces geranii (DC.) G.H.Otth & Wartm.

Uromyces geranii is a fungal plant pathogen that causes rust on geranium plants …

How to identify Puccinia coronata Corda

Puccinia coronata Corda

Puccinia coronata Corda

Puccinia coronata is a widespread plant pathogen that causes crown rust in oats …

How to identify Puccinia podophylli Schwein.

Puccinia podophylli Schwein.

Puccinia podophylli Schwein.

Allodus podophylli (often called Puccinia podophylli) is mayapple rust, a fungal…

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do you identify Pucciniaceae?

Pucciniaceae funguss belong to the Pucciniales order in the Fungi kingdom. It is well-known for infecting plants that are members of the plant family Malvaceae. For instant identification, use the iNature app — AI-powered and works offline.

What are the key characteristics of Pucciniaceae?

Pucciniaceae is classified in the order Pucciniales, class Pucciniomycetes, phylum Basidiomycota. This rust can be identified by its characteristic rust-colored marks that develop on infected plant stems and leaves.

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