Purpureocillium lilacinum

**Semantic type:** Fungus

**Definition:** A species of saprobic, filamentous fungi in the phylum Ascomycota. Depending upon available nutrients in the environment P. lilacinum may be entomopathogenic, mycoparasitic, saprophytic, or nematophagous. Human infections are rare, but may occur in patients with compromised immune systems or intraocular lens implants.

**Synonyms:** - PURPUREOCILLIUM LILACINUM - Paecilomyces lilacinus - Penicillium lilacinum - Purpureocillium lilacinus