Monascus

A genus in the family Monascaceae, order EUROTIALES. One species, Monascus purpureus, has multiple uses in traditional Chinese medicine (MEDICINE, CHINESE TRADITIONAL).

Year introduced: 2003

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Tree Number(s): B01.300.107.320.500

MeSH Unique ID: D032741

Registry Number: txid5097

Entry Terms:

• Monascus purpureus
• Monascus albidus
• Monascus anka
• Monascus araneosus
• Monascus rubiginosus

Previous Indexing:

• Ascomycota (1975-2002)

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Monascus