Chondrostereum purpureum
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About
Chondrostereum purpureum is a fungal plant pathogen which causes silver leaf disease of trees. It attacks most species of the rose family Rosaceae, particularly the genus Prunus. The disease is progressive and often fatal. The common name is taken from the progressive silvering of leaves on affected branches. It is spread by airborne spores landing on freshly exposed sapwood. For this reason cherries and plums are pruned in summer, when spores are least likely to be present and when disease is visible. Silver leaf can also occur on poming fruits like apples and pears; plums are especially vulnerable.
- Family
- Cyphellaceae
How to use it
Chondrostereum purpureum is primarily recognized for its role as a plant pathogen, causing silver leaf disease in various trees. Understanding its impact can help in managing tree health, particularly for those growing cherries, plums, and other members of the rose family. Awareness of this fungus can guide pruning practices and disease prevention strategies.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
Gardening tip
To protect your trees from Chondrostereum purpureum, consider pruning cherries and plums in the summer. This timing helps reduce the risk of exposing fresh sapwood to airborne spores, which are more prevalent during other seasons.
Sources: en.wikipedia.org
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- Name
- Chondrostereum purpureum
- Slug
- chondrostereum-purpureum
- Kingdom
- Fungi
- Family
- Cyphellaceae
- Genus
- Chondrostereum
- Species
- purpureum
- Wikidata QID
- Q45541
- Propagule type
- seed
- Container suitable
- No
- Indoor suitable
- No
- OSSI pledged
- No
- Hazard level
- 1
- Data completeness
- 43
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