Hypomyces chrysospermus was first described by French mycologists, brothers Louis René and Charles Tulasne in 1860.

[4] The bolete eater belongs to a genus of parasitic ascomycetes, each of which infects differing genera of fungi.

[3][4] It is used in traditional Chinese medicine to stop bleeding, primarily via topical application onto open wounds.

[2] Fungi have demonstrated an ability to effectively absorb heavy metals, which has increased interest in using them for low-cost and efficient pollution remediation in heavily contaminated environments.

Notably, it activates 1,839 genes related to membrane functions and metal transport, offering valuable insights into the molecular mechanisms underlying its tolerance.