Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
stereophylloides
ID:
1166846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1901

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 30: 262 1901

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166184

Common Names

  • Entodon stereophylloides
  • Stereophylloides Entodon
  • Stereophylloides Entodon

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Description

Entodon stereophylloides (also called Stereophylloides Bristle-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Entodontaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a stereophylloides stem and leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Entodon stereophylloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It has been used medicinally to treat skin ailments, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Entodon stereophylloides has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. Seed: The seeds of Entodon stereophylloides are small and black. Seedlings: Entodon stereophylloides seedlings are small and have a light green coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entodon stereophylloides can be cultivated and propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division is the most common method, as it is the quickest and easiest way to propagate the plant. Cuttings can be taken from the plant in spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Entodon stereophylloides

Entodon stereophylloides can be found in North America, Europe, 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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134832: Based on data supplied by Bryonames