Chondrostereum purpureum is a plant fungus. It causes silver leaf disease in plants, especially in species of rose families.
The silver leaf disease can be detrimental to the growth and health of plants, and can also cause economic losses for farmers.
The recent case of Chondrostereum purpureum infection in a man is due to global warming. This is mainly responsible for it. Many species of fungi are thermotolerant and can withstand high temperatures.