A new recorded of Gonatobotryum in China

[Objective] To investigate and discover resources and diversity of plant pathogenic fungi in China. [Methods] Classical morphological features and ITS r DNA sequences were used for fungal identification. [Results] Gonatobotryum apiculatum was isolated from the fallen forest leaves in Pingshui Town, Shaoxing City, Zhejiang Province. The morphological characteristics of G. apiculatum were observed and described in detail. In addition, the ITS r DNA of G. apiculatum was amplified and sequenced. [Conclusion] G. apiculatum causing leaf spot of Hamamelis sp. was recorded for the first time from China.