The fungus was first described in the Philippines in 1938 and has since been reported in numerous countries throughout the tropics and subtropics. It was reported in the United States in 1974, initially in Florida, and has since been reported in non-tropical regions including Ohio and North Carolina.
The fungus was initially identified in the Philippines in 1938 and has since been documented in various countries across tropical and subtropical areas. It was first spotted in the United States in 1974, specifically in Florida, and has since been found in non-tropical regions such as Ohio and North Carolina.