Epicoccum sp. |
Mitosporic fungus. Hyphomycetes. | |
| Distribution | Where Found | Mode of Dissemination |
| Ubiquitous; cosmopolitan. Two species. |
Plant debris, soil. Secondary invader of damaged plant tissue./span> | Dry spore. Wind. Spores also released by hygroscopic movement. |
| Allergen | Potential Opportunist or Pathogen | Potential Toxin Production |
| Common. Type I allergies (hay fever, asthma). |
No cases of infection have been reported in humans or animals. | Antibiotic substances produced: flavipin, epicorazine A & B, indole-3-acetonitrile. |
| Growth Indoors | Industrial Uses | Other Comments |
| Yes, on many different substrates including paper, textiles, and insects. Aw=0.86-0.90 (minimum). |
None known. | None. |
| Characteristics: Growth/Culture | Notes on Spore Trap Recognition | Notes on Tape Lift Recognition |
| Grows well on general fungal media, although sporulation may be strain dependent. Colonies typically have orange reverse pigment. | Intact spores are distinctive. Young spores or spore fragments may be confused with Ulocladium, Stemphylium or possibly Alternaria. Commonly found in outdoor air. | Distinctive, readily identifiable on tape lifts. |
