Phialophora cyclaminis. [Descriptions of Fungi and Bacteria].
Abstract A description is provided for Phialophora cyclaminis. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. HOSTS: Cyclamen, Cymbidium, Sida, Theobroma. DISEASE: Isolated from leaf spots of Cymbidium and associated with wilt of Theobroma, but pathogenicity has not been confirmed. GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: Africa: Zaire; Asia: India, Malaysia; Australasia: Australia, New Zealand; Europe: Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Poland, U.K. TRANSMISSION: The fungus is not uncommonly isolated from soils and wood.