Erysiphe chifengensis

Erysiphe chifengensis is a species of powdery mildew in the family Erysiphaceae. It is found in central Asia, where it affects plants in the genus Zabelia.

Description

The fungus forms thin white patches of mycelium on the leaves of its host. Erysiphe chifengensis, like most Erysiphaceae, is highly host-specific and infects only Zabelia biflora. It is only known from China.

Taxonomy

The fungus was formally described in 2006 by T.Z. Liu and Uwe Braun. The specific epithet refers to the city Chifeng in China.