Septobasidium bogoriense

Septobasidium bogoriense is a species of fungus in the family Septobasidiaceae. It was first described by mycologist Hans Sydow in 1912. The species is named after the city of Bogor, where the type specimen was collected.

Taxonomy

The Septobasidium bogoriense belongs to the genus Septobasidium, which is part of the family Septobasidiaceae. This family is within the order Septobasidiales, class Urediniomycetes, and division Basidiomycota. The Basidiomycota are one of two large divisions that, together with the Ascomycota, constitute the subkingdom Dikarya within the kingdom Fungi.

Description

The Septobasidium bogoriense is a parasitic fungus that forms a symbiotic relationship with scale insects. The fungus grows on the insect's body, providing protection and nutrients, while the insect provides the fungus with food and a place to grow. The fruiting bodies of the fungus are typically pink or red in color.

Distribution and habitat

Septobasidium bogoriense is found in tropical regions, particularly in Southeast Asia. It has been reported in Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines. The fungus typically grows on the bark of trees, where it forms a symbiotic relationship with scale insects.

See also

• List of Septobasidium species
• Mycology