 Banksiamyces is classified in the Helotiaceae , a widespread but poorly known family of fungi , many species of which are saprobic on herbaceous or woody tissues . The placement in the Helotiaceae is tentative , and no molecular analysis has yet been performed that might clarify the phylogenetic relationships of Banksiamyces to other taxa in the Helotiales order . Based on physical similarity , Wen @-@ Ying Zhuang included Banksiamyces under Encoelia in his 1998 study of the Encoelioideae subfamily of the Helotiaceae . He conceded , however , that he had not examined any specimens . 
