Morpho-phylogenetic evidence reveals novel species and new records of <i>Torula</i> (Torulaceae, Pleosporales) from medicinal plants in China.

ABSTRACT: During a saprobic fungi survey in China, five hyphomycetous fungi of Torula (Torulaceae, Pleosporales, Dothideomycetes) were discovered. These taxa were characterized and identified based on morphology, culture characteristics, and phylogenetic analysis of the combined ITS, LSU, SSU, tef1-α, and rpb2 sequence dataset. Consequently, two novel species, Torula dispora and T. strychnicola, are introduced based on the distinct spinulose characteristics on the conidial substrate and the size of conidia. Phylogenetic results indicated that our isolates of T. dispora and T. strychnicola each represent a distinct lineage. Additionally, three new host records of T. chinensis, T. fici, and T. masonii are reported. Based on morpholo

SUBMITTER: Wu N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12447081 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature