Arthuriomyces

Arthuriomyces
Arthuriomyces peckianus found at Frostburg State University Arboretum, Frostburg, Maryland, USA
Arthuriomyces peckianus found at Frostburg State University Arboretum, Frostburg, Maryland
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Fungi
Division: Basidiomycota
Class: Pucciniomycetes
Order: Pucciniales
Family: Phragmidiaceae
Genus: Arthuriomyces
Cummins & Y.Hirats. (1983)
Type species
Arthuriomyces peckianus
Species

Arthuriomyces is a genus of rust fungi in the family Phragmidiaceae. The genus contains three species that are found in North America, Russia, China, and Japan.[1] The genus is named in honor of American botanist Joseph Charles Arthur, noted for his research on rust fungi.[2]

References

  1. ^ Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford, UK: CABI. p. 52. ISBN 978-0-85199-826-8.
  2. ^ Cummins GB, Hiratsuka Y (1983). Illustrated Genera of Rust Fungi (2nd ed.). p. 114.


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