''Austrobasidium'' is a
genus
Genus ( plural genera ) is a taxonomic rank used in the biological classification of extant taxon, living and fossil organisms as well as Virus classification#ICTV classification, viruses. In the hierarchy of biological classification, genus com ...
of
fungi
A fungus ( : fungi or funguses) is any member of the group of eukaryotic organisms that includes microorganisms such as yeasts and molds, as well as the more familiar mushrooms. These organisms are classified as a kingdom, separately from ...
in the
Exobasidiaceae
The Exobasidiaceae are a family of fungi in the division Basidiomycota, order Exobasidiales. The family contains 5 genera and 56 species. Species in the family have a widespread distribution, especially in temperate areas. Members of the Exobasid ...
family. The genus is
monotypic
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and contains the single species ''Austrobasidium pehueldeni'', found
parasitizing
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the woody plant ''
Hydrangea serratifolia'' in Chile.
References
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Ustilaginomycotina
Monotypic Basidiomycota genera
Fungi of South America
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