Splanchnonema [SEP] parent taxon
Splanchnonema
Splanchnonema is a genus of fungi in the family Pleomassariaceae.
Splanchnonema platani
Splanchnonema platani is a fungus in the genus "Splanchnonema". It was formerly known under the name Massaria platani. The anamorph of the fungus is known as Macrodiplodiopsis desmazieresii. The fungus has caused serious damage to plane trees across Europe.
Massaria disease.
The disease, commonly known as Massaria disease, infects branches of plane trees. The fungus has usually been considered to be a weak parasite causing only minor damage such as twig dieback in warmer Mediterranean climates. However, in the 21st century it has