Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
geminidens
ID:
1166730

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Besch.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. (ed. 2) 2: 132 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166068

Common Names

  • Entodon geminidens
  • Geminidens Entodon
  • Geminidens Moss

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Description

Entodon geminidens (also called Twin-toothed Entodon, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the western United States, Canada, and Mexico. It has a yellowish-green color, and its leaves are usually less than 5 mm long. It is found growing on rocks, tree trunks, and soil in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Entodon geminidens has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of headaches, dizziness, and insomnia. It has also been used to treat inflammation, reduce fever, and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Entodon geminidens are white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entodon geminidens is a small, tufted grass that is native to North America. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, Entodon geminidens is low maintenance and drought tolerant.

Where to Find Entodon geminidens

Entodon geminidens can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and North Africa.

Species in the Entodon genus

Entodon abbreviatus, Entodon argyreus, Entodon beyrichii, Entodon brevirostris, Entodon brevisetus, Entodon calycinus, Entodon cernuus, Entodon challengeri, Entodon chloropus, Entodon cladorrhizans, Entodon columnaris, Entodon complicatus, Entodon conchophyllus, Entodon concinnus, Entodon corbieri, Entodon cupressiformis, Entodon curvatus, Entodon cymbifolius, Entodon denticuspis, Entodon distans, Entodon divergens, Entodon diversinervis, Entodon dolichocucullatus, Entodon dregeanus, Entodon drepanoides, Entodon expallens, Entodon felicis, Entodon flavescens, Entodon flavissimus, Entodon flavovirens, Entodon flexipes, Entodon floridanus, Entodon fulvonitens, Entodon geminidens, Entodon giraldii, Entodon gracilis, Entodon gracilisetus, Entodon hampeanus, Entodon incurvatus, Entodon jamesonii, Entodon laetus, Entodon laxo-alaris, Entodon lindbergii, Entodon longifolius, Entodon luridus, Entodon luteonitens, Entodon mackaviensis, Entodon macropodus, Entodon madagassus, Entodon mechoacanus,

Species in the Entodontaceae family

Entodon abbreviatus, Entodon argyreus, Entodon beyrichii, Entodon brevirostris, Entodon brevisetus, Entodon calycinus, Entodon cernuus, Entodon challengeri, Entodon chloropus, Entodon cladorrhizans, Entodon columnaris, Entodon complicatus, Entodon conchophyllus, Entodon concinnus, Entodon corbieri, Entodon cupressiformis, Entodon curvatus, Entodon cymbifolius, Entodon denticuspis, Entodon distans, Entodon divergens, Entodon diversinervis, Entodon dolichocucullatus, Entodon dregeanus, Entodon drepanoides, Entodon expallens, Entodon felicis, Entodon flavescens, Entodon flavissimus, Entodon flavovirens, Entodon flexipes, Entodon floridanus, Entodon fulvonitens, Entodon geminidens, Entodon giraldii, Entodon gracilis, Entodon gracilisetus, Entodon hampeanus, Entodon incurvatus, Entodon jamesonii, Entodon laetus, Entodon laxo-alaris, Entodon lindbergii, Entodon longifolius, Entodon luridus, Entodon luteonitens, Entodon mackaviensis, Entodon macropodus, Entodon madagassus, Entodon mechoacanus,

References

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134650: Based on data supplied by Bryonames