| Endothia gyrosa | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Sordariomycetes |
| Order: | Diaporthales |
| Family: | Cryphonectriaceae |
| Genus: | Endothia |
| Species: | E. gyrosa |
| Binomial name | |
| Endothia gyrosa | |
| Synonyms [1] | |
Endothia gyrosa, the orange hobnail canker, [2] is a species of sac fungus in the family Cryphonectriaceae. It is the type species of the genus Endothia . While previously classified in the genus Melogramma , phylogenetic analyses have confirmed the independent status of this species. [3] [4] It is found on a variety of host genera in North America including Quercus , Fagus , Liquidambar , Acer , Ilex , Vitis and Prunus . [4]