Cryptobasidiaceae

Cryptobasidiaceae
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Fungi
Division:	Basidiomycota
Class:	Exobasidiomycetes
Order:	Exobasidiales
Family:	Cryptobasidiaceae Malençon ex Donk
Type genus
Cryptobasidium Lendn.
Genera
Botryoconis Clinoconidium Coniodictyum Cryptobasidium Drepanoconis

The Cryptobasidiaceae are a family of fungi in the Basidiomycota, Exobasidiales order. Species in the family have a widespread distribution, especially in neotropical areas. Members of the Cryptobasidiaceae are plant pathogens that grow parasitically on the leaves, stems and fruits of plants, especially those in the Lauraceae family.