Abstract
A description is provided for Aulacostroma palawanense. Information is included on the disease caused by the organism, its transmission, geographical distribution, and hosts. DISEASE: Although this fungus occurs on living leaves, it does not produce symptoms of any disease in the host. HOSTS: Pandanus gracilis, P. luzonensis, P. merrillii, P. odoratissimus, P. tectorius, P. utilis, Pandanus sp. (Pandanaceae). GEOGRAPHICAL DISTRIBUTION: ASIA: Philippines. TRANSMISSION: Presumably by air-borne ascospores.