Exobasidiaceae

The Exobasidiaceae are a family of fungi in the division Basidiomycota, order Exobasidiales. The family contains 5 genera and 56 species. Species in the family have a widespread distribution, especially in temperate areas. Members of the Exobasidiaceae are plant pathogens that grow on the leaves of plants, especially those in the family Ericaceae.

Exobasidiaceae
Exobasidium rhododendri parasitizing Rhododendron hirsutum
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Exobasidiomycetes
Order: Exobasidiales
Family: Exobasidiaceae
J. Schröt.
Type genus
Exobasidium
Genera

Austrobasidium
Endobasidium
Exobasidium
Laurobasidium
Muribasidiospora

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