The rust fungi (Uredinales) of Guyana

Hernández J. R., M. C. Aime & T. W. Henkel (2005). The rust fungi (Uredinales) of Guyana.

Sydowia 57 (2): 189-222.

This compilation of the rust fungi of Guyana is based on collections made recently in Guyana, specimens in the US National Fungus Collection (BPI), and literature reports. Here, 55 species of Uredinales are recorded for Guyana, including 20 new records for the country and four new species: Malupa pakaraimensis, Ravenelia guyanensis, Uredo baruensis, and Uromyces neotropicalis. A host-fungus list by plant family is provided.

Keywords: biodiversity, Malupa pakaraimensis, neotropical, Pakaraima mountains, Ravenelia guyanensis, Uredo baruensis, Uromyces neotropicalis.