Meliola crotalariae sp. nov. (Ascomycetes, Meliolales) from Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary in Kerala State, India

Abstract

A novel species, Meliola crotalariae is introduced herewith morphological evidence. It was collected from infected leaves of Crotalaria verrucosa (Fabaceae) in the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary of Kozhikode district in Kerala State (India). The novel taxon is characterized by having alternate to unilateral and only 2% opposite appressoria with shorter mycelial setae (420 µm). This study provides a detailed description and illustrations with morphological comparisons of related Meliola species.