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Coral Spot

Nectria cinnabarina

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Fungi ›Phylum: Ascomycota ›Class: Sordariomycetes ›Order: Hypocreales ›Family: Nectriaceae ›Genus: Nectria

About

Nectria cinnabarina, also known as coral spot, is a plant pathogen that causes cankers on broadleaf trees. This disease is polycyclic and infects trees in the cool temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere. N. cinnabarina is typically saprophytic, but will act as a weak parasite if presented with an opportunity via wounds in the tree or other stressors that weaken the tree’s defense to the disease. A study published in 2011 showed that this complex consists...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Coral Spot?
The scientific name of Coral Spot is Nectria cinnabarina.
What kingdom does Coral Spot belong to?
Coral Spot belongs to the kingdom Fungi.
What phylum does Coral Spot belong to?
Coral Spot belongs to the phylum Ascomycota.
What class does Coral Spot belong to?
Coral Spot belongs to the class Sordariomycetes.
What order does Coral Spot belong to?
Coral Spot belongs to the order Hypocreales.
What family does Coral Spot belong to?
Coral Spot belongs to the family Nectriaceae.
What genus does Coral Spot belong to?
Coral Spot belongs to the genus Nectria.