The genus Blastoschizomyces has a single species: Blastoschizomyces capitatus. Formerly known as Trichosporon capitatum, Blastoschizomyces sp can be found in soil, beach sand, wood pulp, poultry faeces, milk and curd. In humans, this yeast can be found in the digestive and respiratory tracts. The colonies of this fungi are rapid growing; it can mature in five days. Its color is white to cream and its texture is wrinkled and resembles mold.

Blastoschizomyces sp is a pathogenic fungus that is most threatening for those who suffer from immunosuppression. Those who are undergoing chemotherapy and taking antibiotics are at risk, just like Neutropenic patients. Blastoschizomyces sp can cause invasive and disseminated infections such fungemia, encephalitis, endocarditis, meningitis, mycetoma and osteomyelitis. Immunocompromised individuals are most susceptible to the aforementioned conditions. The body parts affected by this yeast include the brain, kidney, liver, lungs and spleen. To date, no toxic diseases has been recorded.