Four saprobic species associated with Mahonia in Guizhou Province, China
摘要
During a survey of micro-fungi associated with medicinal plants in China, five fungal strains were isolated from Mahonia in Guizhou Province. Based on detailed morphological characterization and multi-gene phylogenetic analyses, we introduce two novel species, Brunneofusispora mahoniae and Phragmocephala pseudoprolifera, with comprehensive illustrations and descriptions. Additionally, we report two new host records for Nigrograna oleae and Phaeoseptum manglicola. The current taxonomic status of Phragmocephala is discussed, and the phylogenetic placement of its generic type, P. cookei, is hypothesized. These findings contribute to fungal taxonomy and biodiversity studies, offering insights into the saprobic species associated with Mahonia in this region.