Epidermophyton

Synonym and Classification Data for Epidermophyton spp.

This genus is a mould that lacks a known sexual state and thus belongs to the Fungi Imperfecti. It is generally regarded as a dermatophyte. See also the detailed description page for this genus.

Notes on this Genus

Sabouraud 1907

Species in this genus

• Epidermophyton clypeiforme (obsolete)

  This obsolete species is a synonym of E. floccosum

• Epidermophyton floccosum

  Notes: (Harz) Langeron et Miolchevitch 1930

  Acrothecium floccosum is an obsolete synonym of this species.
  E. clypeiforme is an obsolete synonym of this species.
  E. inguinale is an obsolete synonym of this species.
  E. plicarum is an obsolete synonym of this species.
  Trichophyton cruris is an obsolete synonym of this species.
  Trichophyton floccosum is an obsolete synonym of this species.
  Trichophyton inguinale is an obsolete synonym of this species.
  Trichophyton intertriginis is an obsolete synonym of this species.
  Trichothecium floccosum is an obsolete synonym of this species.

• Epidermophyton inguinale (obsolete)

  This obsolete species is a synonym of E. floccosum

• Epidermophyton plicarum (obsolete)

  This obsolete species is a synonym of E. floccosum

• Epidermophyton stockdaleae