Triphragmium ulmariae
Species of fungus
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Triphragmium ulmariae is a species of rust fungus in the family Phragmidiaceae. It causes meadowsweet rust gall,[2] which develops as a chemically induced swelling, arising from the lower surface of the meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) leaves.[3]
| Triphragmium ulmariae | |
|---|---|
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| Mature gall on a leaf of meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Basidiomycota |
| Class: | Pucciniomycetes |
| Order: | Pucciniales |
| Family: | Phragmidiaceae |
| Genus: | Triphragmium |
| Species: | T. ulmariae |
| Binomial name | |
| Triphragmium ulmariae (DC.) Link | |
| Synonyms[1] | |
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Puccinia ulmariae DC. (1808) | |
Life cycle
The fungus grows in the petioles and midribs of the perennial plant meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria), a member of the rose family, causing swelling and distortion. Sori develop with bright orange spores.[3] The rust's spores reach the new meadowsweet plants via air movements.
The rust has a severe effect on the survival of meadowsweet seedlings.