A new endophytic fungus, Chrysofolia barringtoniae sp. nov., from Thailand

• A new endophytic fungus was isolated from leaves of Barringtonia acutangula.
• This fungus is reported as Chrysofolia barringtoniae sp. nov.
• Morphological description and phylogenetic trees are provided.

A new species of endophytic fungi, described herein as Chrysofolia barringtoniae, was isolated from leaves of Barringtonia acutangula in Lampang Province, Thailand. Morphological investigations revealed that its conidia are shorter than in Chrysofolia colombiana. Phylogenetic analyses also support the morphological results. A description and an illustration of C. barringtoniae are provided.