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Brittle Cinder

Kretzschmaria deusta

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Sordariomycetes ›Order: Xylariales ›Family: Xylariaceae ›Genus: Kretzschmaria

About

Kretzschmaria deusta, commonly known as brittle cinder, is a fungus and plant pathogen found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. It is common on a wide range of broadleaved trees including beech (Fagus), oak (Quercus), lime (Tilia), and maple (Acer). It causes a soft rot, breaking down both cellulose and lignin, and decays the trunk and/or roots of living trees. The fungus continues to decay wood after the host tree has died, making K. deusta...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Brittle Cinder?
The scientific name of Brittle Cinder is Kretzschmaria deusta.
What is the conservation status of Brittle Cinder?
The Brittle Cinder has a conservation status of NNR.
What kingdom does Brittle Cinder belong to?
Brittle Cinder belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Brittle Cinder belong to?
Brittle Cinder belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Brittle Cinder belong to?
Brittle Cinder belongs to the class Sordariomycetes.
What order does Brittle Cinder belong to?
Brittle Cinder belongs to the order Xylariales.
What family does Brittle Cinder belong to?
Brittle Cinder belongs to the family Xylariaceae.
What genus does Brittle Cinder belong to?
Brittle Cinder belongs to the genus Kretzschmaria.