Colpoma

Colpoma
	Colpoma quercinum
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Division:	Ascomycota
Class:	Leotiomycetes
Order:	Rhytismatales
Family:	Rhytismataceae
Genus:	Colpoma ; Wallr.
Type species
	Colpoma quercinum ; (Pers.) Wallr.

Last updated October 18, 2025

Colpoma is a genus of fungi within the Rhytismataceae family.^[1] The genus contains 14 species.^[2]

Ecology and Habitat

Species within the genus are saprophytic or weakly pathogenic and are commonly found in temperate and subtropical regions.
They play a role in nutrient recycling by decomposing plant material.
Common hosts include oak (Quercus) and juniper (Juniperus) species.

Reproduction

Produces spores in asci within elongated ascomata.
Dispersal of spores occurs via wind or water.

Research Significance

Studied for its role in forest ecosystems and fungal biodiversity.
Taxonomic revisions and molecular studies have highlighted its evolutionary placement within Rhytismataceae.

References

↑ Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. 13. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany: 1–58. Archived from the original on 2009-03-18.
↑ Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford: CABI. p. 161. ISBN 0-85199-826-7.

External links

Colpoma at Index Fungorum

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[1] Lumbsch TH, Huhndorf SM (December 2007). "Outline of Ascomycota – 2007". Myconet. 13. Chicago, USA: The Field Museum, Department of Botany: 1–58. Archived from the original on 2009-03-18.

[Dictionary10th-2] Kirk PM, Cannon PF, Minter DW, Stalpers JA (2008). Dictionary of the Fungi (10th ed.). Wallingford: CABI. p. 161. ISBN 0-85199-826-7.

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