Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
subflexipes
ID:
1166852

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56 (Beibl. 123): 18 1920

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166190

Common Names

  • Entodon subflexipes
  • Subflexipes Entodon
  • Subflexipes Entodon

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Description

Entodon subflexipes (also called Subflexipes 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 subflexipes stem and leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Entodon subflexipes is used in the garden as a ground cover and for erosion control. It is also used as a decorative plant in rock gardens and as a lawn alternative.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entodon subflexipes 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 subflexipes

Entodon subflexipes is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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: 35134849: Based on data supplied by Bryonames