An unusual new Phakopsora from Tanzania

Phakopsora allophyli (Basidiomycota, Uredinales) is described on the basis of the type specimen of Uredo allophili Henn. on Allophylus sp. (Sapindaceae) from Tanzania. The species has paraphysate telia and teliospores with a single papillate germ pore. These features are unusual for members of the genus Phakopsora. The generic affiliation of the fungus with Phakopsora is discussed.