Biscogniauxia atropunctata
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| Biscogniauxia atropunctata | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Sordariomycetes |
| Order: | Xylariales |
| Family: | Graphostromataceae |
| Genus: | Biscogniauxia |
| Species: | B. atropunctata |
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| Biscogniauxia atropunctata | |
Biscogniauxia atropunctata, the hypoxylon canker, is a species[2] of sac fungus in the family Graphostromataceae. Like many other fungi in the genus, it is a plant pathogen; specifically this species can cause Biscogniauxia (Hypoxylon) canker and dieback disease in host trees.[3][4]
Biscogniauxia atropunctata contains the following varieties:
Description
Patches of the fungus can reach a few metres across. It is white, sometimes with black patches, and usually with a black margin.[5]
Similar species
In addition to other species within the genus, Diatrype stigma, Camarops tubulina, Kretzschmaria deusta, and species of Camillea can appear similar, as can Arthonia lichens.[5]
