List of foliage plant diseases (Gesneriaceae) explained

This is a list of diseases of foliage plants belonging to the family Gesneriaceae.

Plant Species

Plant species
CodeScientifice NameCommon Name
AAeschynanthus pulcherlipstick vine
SaSaintpaulia ionanthaAfrican violet
SiSinningia spp.gloxinia

Bacterial diseases

Bacterial diseases
Common nameScientific namePlants affected
Bacterial leaf spotPseudomonas spp.Si
Erwinia blightErwinia chrysanthemiSa

Fungal diseases

Fungal diseases
Common nameScientific namePlants affected
Corynespora leaf spotCorynespora cassiicolaA, Sa
Gray moldBotrytis cinereaA, Sa, Si
Myrothecium leaf spotMyrothecium roridumA, Si
Phytophthora stem rot Phytophthora nicotianae var. parasitica
Phytophthora parasitica
Phytophthora nicotianae
A, Sa, Si
Powdery mildewOidium spp.Sa

Viral diseases

Viral diseases
Common nameScientific namePlants affected
MosaicTobacco mosaic virusSi
RingsSi
RingspotTomato ringspot virusSi
Spotted wiltTomato spotted wilt virusSa,Si

Nematodes, parasitic

Nematodes, parasitic
Common nameScientific namePlants affected
Foliar Aphelenchoides spp. Sa, Si

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