Leaf spot on Clerodendrum x speciosus in Brazil caused by Pseudocercospora clerodendricola sp. nov.

Abstract

Pseudocercospora clerodendricola sp. nov. is described herein. The fungus was found causing leaf spots in The fungus was found causing leaf spots in Clerodendrum x speciosum (bleeding heart) and its pathogenicity was demonstrated. Inoculation with culture discs placed on healthy leaves resulted in typical leaf spots appearing 30 days after inoculation.