👉 Uromyces is a genus of fungi in the family Ascomycota. It belongs to the order Ascomycetes, which also includes other fungal genera such as Aspergillus and Penicillium. The name "uromyces" comes from its ability to produce large numbers of spores that can be dispersed by wind or water. This is a key characteristic of fungi like uromyces, which are important for the propagation of plants.