Erythromyces
Encyclopedia
Erythromyces is a genus of fungi in the family Hymenochaetaceae
. It currently contains only the type species
, Erythromyces crocicreas.
Hymenochaetaceae
The Hymenochaetaceae are a family of fungi in the order Hymenochaetales. The family contains several species that are implicated in many diseases of broad-leaved and coniferous trees, causing heart rot, canker and root diseases, and also esca disease of grapevines...
. It currently contains only the type species
Type species
In biological nomenclature, a type species is both a concept and a practical system which is used in the classification and nomenclature of animals and plants. The value of a "type species" lies in the fact that it makes clear what is meant by a particular genus name. A type species is the species...
, Erythromyces crocicreas.