They can be distinguished as T. versicolor has numerous pores on the underside of its fruiting body, unlike S.

Factors such as its relatively large size and shell-like (not flat) body distinguish it from other members of the genus Stereum.

The concentric zones can have a variety of colors - ranging from yellowish red to a dark brown.

The underside is smooth and lacks pores, white to gray or a reddish-brown shade in color.

The enzyme production was compared for ten days with Phanerochaete chrysosporium, in a liquid medium.

It is a plant pathogen, growing on hardwood tree barks, especially oak, and decaying parts.

Phlebia incarnata, another fungus, is most commonly found growing alongside or even intermingled with this species.