Synonym and Classification Data for Hortaea spp.
This genus is a yeast that lacks a known sexual state and thus belongs to the Fungi Imperfecti. It is generally classified as a dematiaceous (dark-walled) fungus. See also the detailed description page for this genus.
Species in this genus
- Hortaea acidophila
Notes: Described in Holker U, Bend J, Pracht R, Tetsch L, Muller T, Hofer M, de Hoog GS. Hortaea acidophila, a new acid-tolerant black yeast from lignite. Antonie Van Leeuwenhoek 2004;86:287-94.
- Hortaea werneckii
Cladosporium werneckii is an obsolete synonym of this species.
Exophiala werneckii is an obsolete synonym of this species.
Phaeoannellomyces werneckii is an obsolete synonym of this species.