👉 Platymonas is a genus of fungi in the family Ascomycota, commonly known as molds or mycelium fungi, which can be found on the surface of many types of plants. They are characterized by their elongated, tubular spores that are typically greenish-brown and have an unbranched stalk. Platymonas is often associated with gymnosperms (conifers) due to the presence of their mycelium, which grows in the soil or on