Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
brevirostris
ID:
1166665

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schimp.) A. Jaeger

Source:
tro

Year:
1878

Citation Micro:
Ber. Thätigk. St. Gallischen Naturwiss. Ges. 1876–77: 289 (Gen. Sp. Musc. 2: 355) 1878

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166003



Common Names

  • Brevirostris Entodon
  • Entodon brevirostris
  • Entodon Moss


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Description

Entodon brevirostris (also called Common Short-beak-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 a yellow-green to yellow-brown color. It grows in moist, shady places such as woodlands, meadows, and roadsides. It prefers acidic soil and is often found growing on soil, rocks, and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Entodon brevirostris has been used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its antifungal and antibacterial properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Entodon brevirostris is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and dark brown, and the seedlings are thin and light green.

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Where to Find Entodon brevirostris

Entodon brevirostris can be found in India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka.

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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
August Jaeger (1842-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Jaeger' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134560: Based on data supplied by Bryonames