Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
columnaris
ID:
1166676

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schwägr.) Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 528 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166014



Common Names

  • Columnaris Entodon
  • Entodon columnaris
  • Entodon Moss


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Description

Entodon columnaris (also called Common Column-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 bright green 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 columnaris 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 flowers of Entodon columnaris are small and yellow, and the seeds are tiny and round. The seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entodon columnaris is a small, tufted moss with a bright green color. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It is best to keep the soil moist and not allow it to dry out completely.

Where to Find Entodon columnaris

Entodon columnaris 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

Christian Friedrich Schwaegrichen (1775-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schwägr.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134580: Based on data supplied by Bryonames