| Penicillium decumbens | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Fungi |
| Division: | Ascomycota |
| Class: | Eurotiomycetes |
| Order: | Eurotiales |
| Family: | Aspergillaceae |
| Genus: | Penicillium |
| Species: | P. decumbens |
| Binomial name | |
| Penicillium decumbens | |
| Type strain | |
| CBS 230.81 [2] | |
| Synonyms | |
Penicillium indicum [1] | |
Penicillium decumbens is an anamorph species of the genus of Penicillium which occurs widespread in nature, mainly in subtropical and tropical soil but it also occurs in food. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Analysis have shown that Penicillium decumbens has antibiotic activity [6] Penicillium decumbens produces the cyclopentenone cyclopenicillone [7]