Uromyces geranii
Uromyces geranii is a fungus species and plant pathogen which causes rust on geranium plants.
Uromyces geranii | |
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Uromyces geranii on a Geranium sp. leaf in Poland | |
Scientific classification | |
Domain: | Eukaryota |
Kingdom: | Fungi |
Division: | Basidiomycota |
Class: | Pucciniomycetes |
Order: | Pucciniales |
Family: | Pucciniaceae |
Genus: | Uromyces |
Species: | U. geranii |
Binomial name | |
Uromyces geranii (DC.) G.H. Otth & Wartm. (1847)[1] | |
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The appearance of the fungus on the underside of the geranium leaves may vary depending on maturity of the rust, from dark spots (when first appearance) to orange swellings up to 2 cm in length.[3]
References
- (DC.) G.H. Otth & Wartm., Annls Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 3 8: 371 (1847)
- "Species Fungorum - GSD Species". www.speciesfungorum.org. Retrieved 21 August 2023.
- "Uromyces geranii | NatureSpot". www.naturespot.org.uk. Retrieved 24 August 2023.
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