453 observations
Ash Dieback
Hymenoscyphus fraxineus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Leotiomycetes ›Order: Helotiales ›Family: Helotiaceae ›Genus: Hymenoscyphus
About
Hymenoscyphus fraxineus is an ascomycete fungus that causes ash dieback, a chronic fungal disease of ash trees in Europe characterised by leaf loss and crown dieback in infected trees. The fungus was first scientifically described in 2006 under the name Chalara fraxinea. Four years later it was discovered that Chalara fraxinea is the asexual (anamorphic) stage of a fungus that was subsequently named Hymenoscyphus pseudoalbidus and then renamed as Hymenoscyphus fraxineus.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Ash Dieback is Hymenoscyphus fraxineus.
- Ash Dieback belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
- Ash Dieback belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
- Ash Dieback belongs to the class Leotiomycetes.
- Ash Dieback belongs to the order Helotiales.
- Ash Dieback belongs to the family Helotiaceae.
- Ash Dieback belongs to the genus Hymenoscyphus.