Graphium (fungus)

Graphium is a genus of fungus that belongs to the family Microascaceae. This genus was first described by the German mycologist Heinrich Friedrich Link in 1809. The fungi in this genus are known for their ability to cause disease in plants and animals, including humans.

Taxonomy

The genus Graphium was first described by Heinrich Friedrich Link in 1809. The name is derived from the Greek words graphis, meaning "stylus" or "writing", and ium, a suffix used in taxonomy to denote a genus. The genus is part of the family Microascaceae, which is within the order Microascales.

Description

Species of Graphium are filamentous fungi that produce conidia, or asexual spores. The conidia are typically borne on conidiophores, which are specialized fungal structures. The fungi are known for their ability to cause disease in plants and animals, including humans.

Pathogenicity

Several species of Graphium are known to be pathogenic. For example, Graphium euwallaceae is a pathogen of the polyphagous shot hole borer, a type of beetle that infests trees. Other species, such as Graphium penicillioides, can cause disease in humans, particularly in individuals with compromised immune systems.

Species

There are several species within the genus Graphium, including:

• Graphium euwallaceae
• Graphium penicillioides
• Graphium putredinis
• Graphium basitruncatum

See also

• List of Graphium species
• Microascaceae
• Microascales