Species of Calonectria and their Cylindrocladium
anamorphs are important plant pathogens worldwide. At present 52
Cylindrocladium spp. and 37 Calonectria spp. are recognised
based on sexual compatibility, morphology and phylogenetic inference. The
polyphasic approach of integrating Biological, Morphological and Phylogenetic
Species Concepts has revolutionised the taxonomy of fungi. This review aims to
present an overview of published research on the genera Calonectria
and Cylindrocladium as they pertain to their taxonomic history. The
nomenclature as well as future research necessary for this group of fungi are
also briefly discussed