The anamorphic state of Leveillula taurica recorded on Cleome spinosa in north-eastern Brazil

Abstract

The anamorphic state of Leveillula taurica was found causing a powdery mildew disease on Cleome spinosa in north-eastern Brazil. Its chasmothecial state was not observed on the collected samples. The fungus is illustrated and described. This report represents the first record of this fungus on Cleome spinosa in Brazil.

Keywords

• Erysiphales
• Oidiopsis
• powdery mildew
• spiny spiderflower