Notes on currently accepted species of Colletotrichum

Colletotrichum is an economically important plant pathogenic genus worldwide, but can also have endophytic or saprobic lifestyles. The genus has undergone numerous revisions in the past decades with the addition, typification and synonymy of many species. In this study, we provide an account of the 190 currently accepted species, one doubtful species and one excluded species that have molecular data. Species are listed alphabetically and annotated with their habit, host and geographic distribution, phylogenetic position, their sexual morphs and uses (if there are any known). There are eleven species complexes in Colletotrichum and 23 singleton species. The main characters of each species complex are detailed with illustrations. Phylogenetic trees are provided for the whole genus and each species complex. Genes and combination of genes that can be used for identification of the species complexes are suggested. Specific genes that can be used in species identification are given when possible.