Leaves of Lippia alba showing typical symptoms and signs of rust were collected in the Medicinal Herb Garden at UESC. Analysis confirmed the pathogen as Puccinia lantanae. This is the first report of this fungus on L. alba in the State of Bahia, Brazil.
This work aims to bring new reports of Hypoxylaceae and Xylariaceae from Brazil. The collections were performed in cocoa plantations in Ilhéus, Bahia, Brazil. Six new occurrences of Hypoxylaceae and two Xylariaceae species are reported to Brazil, Northeast and/or Bahia. A dichotomous key to the species treated is provided.
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