Claviceps africana

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Claviceps africana Freder., Mantle & De Milliano 1991 (teleomorph)
Sphacelia sorghi McRae 1917 has been cited as anamorph name for this species.

The fungus infects sorghum and some other cereals and grasses. It is found since 1995 in the Americas and since 1996 in Australia.

Vernacular names
• English: sugary disease of sorghum
sorghum ergot
• Español: cornezuelo de sorgo