The hyphomycete genus Piricauda, with the description of a new species.
The genus Piricauda comprises eight species characterized by monotretic conidiogenous cells and micronematous arched conidiophores: P. cochinensis, P. cubensis, P. longispora, P. mexicana, P. paraguayensis, P. pseudarthriae, P. taiwanensis, and P. vulcanensis sp. nov. P. caribensis is transferred to Acrodictys. Species usually colonize dead petioles and rachides of palms in tropical and subtropical areas, but can also be found on branches and leaves of different trees. The species are illustrated and briefly described, and a key to them is provided.
Mercado Sierra
Angel
A
Instituto de Ecologia y Sistemática, Ministerio de Ciencia, Tecnologia y Medio Ambiente, Apartado 8029, La Habana, Cuba.
Guarro
Josep
J
Heredia
Gabriela
G
D003904:Mitosporic Fungi / Q000145:classification* / Q000166:cytology; D013045:Species Specificity; D014197:Trees / Q000382:microbiology*