Mold Library

alternaria- Environix Alternaria
Environix Arthrinium
Saccharomyces- Environix Ascospores
aspergillus- Environix Aspergillus
aureobacidium- Environix Aureobasidium
Environix Basidiospores
bipolaris- Environix Bipolaris/ Drechslera Group
Environix Botrytis
chaetomium- Environix Chaetomium
cladosporium- Environix Cladosporium
Curvularia- Environix Curvularia
Epicoccum- Environix Epicoccum
Environix Fusarium
Environix Myrothecium
Nigrospora- Environix Nigrospora
Environix Penicillium
Pithomyces- Environix Pithomyces
Environix Rusts
Environix Smuts, Periconia, Myxomycetes
Environix Stachybotrys
Stemphylium- Environix Stemphylium
Environix Torula
Ulocladium- Environix Ulocladium
Environix Zygomycetes
 
 
Pithomyces sp.

What is IAQ?

General Information

15+ species. Ubiquitous, Cosmopolitan.

What are some of this molds characteristics?
This mold tends to grow well on cellulose surfaces.  The growth of spores may be less rapid compared to other types of mold

Where does it grow outside?
Often found growing in soil, decaying leaves and grasses.

Where does it grow inside?
Rarely found growing indoors, but will grow on paper given the right conditions. 

Is this "black mold"?
The term black mold (also "toxic black mold") is not scientific but is widely used by the media to usually reference Stachybotrys molds. 


Is it a potential allergen? yes
Not well studied. 

Does it present any unique human risks? (as pathogen, opportunist or contaminant)* 
Not well studied.

Can it produce toxins?** yes
These include:  Sporidesmin

Can it be identified via Air Sampling? yes

Can it be identified via Direct Sampling? yes
Easily identified but rarely found.

OTHER:

What are some of its industrial uses?
Unknown.

*Other types of disease not listed in this description may also result from exposure. 

**Indicates potential toxin production by given species of this genus. Not all toxins are produced by all species and the extent is highly dependent on environmental conditions. List may not be all inclusive due to new discoveries in research.