Phonetic: Pear-ee-cone-ee-uh

This is a widespread mitosporic fungi commonly found in temperate to tropical areas on soils, plant debris, grasses, and air. Periconia is rarely found growing indoors. It is parasitic or saprophytic on plants, and can be a cause of root rot. Culture - Potato dextrose agar or Malt extract agar, 20° – 25°C, 7 – 10 days.