Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
perplicatus
ID:
1166796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér. & P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1923

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 50: 75 1923

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166134

Common Names

  • Entodon perplicatus
  • Perplicatus Moss
  • Perplicatus Entodon Moss

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Description

Entodon perplicatus (also called Perplicate Bristle-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It is a small, tufted moss with green stems and leaves that are up to 1.5 mm long. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in woods, forests, and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Entodon perplicatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Entodon perplicatus has small white flowers with four petals and yellow anthers. The seeds are small, black, and shiny. The seedlings have small, ovate leaves with serrated margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entodon perplicatus can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in an area with good air circulation and should be watered regularly. It is not tolerant of drought or extreme temperatures.

Where to Find Entodon perplicatus

Entodon perplicatus can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

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

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134759: Based on data supplied by Bryonames