[4] This fungus grows rapidly on malt extract agar (MEA), forming white mats with a faint sweet odour.

[8] However, studies in Scotland found that 56% of indoor air samples from 51% of homes contained Sistotrema brinkmannii, indicating that wood rot observed in houses can be caused by this fungus.

[10] Phylogenetic analyses sequencing genes such as mtSSU and RPB2 can strongly support the monophyly of this fungus, sorting it into the same monophyletic group as Clavulina-Membranomyces.

[11] In 1994, Adan found that about 30% of the fungi floating in the air is Sistotrema brinkmannii in England, and the proportion increases to near 60% in winter.

His study indicates that Sistotrema brinkmannii is not a dominant fungus in the air throughout the year, compared to other airborne fungi such as Penicillium, Cladosporium, and mycelia sterilia.

[6] It is oxidase negative and the hyphae containing numerous clamps are oil-rich, contributing to its coarse granular appearance.

It was found that this fungus can contaminate washing machines in houses, but it is not a causative agent of human diseases or formation of malodour.

[16] This fungus may contaminate biofilms called endobronchial stents as well, which are used as an antibiotic treatment for airway complications such as lung transplantation.