Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
cymbifolius
ID:
1166691

Status:
valid

Authors:
Wager & Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Trans. Roy. Soc. South Africa 8: 211. 24 1920

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166029



Common Names

  • Cymbifolius Moss
  • Cymbifolius Entodon Moss
  • Cymbifolius Cushion Moss


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Description

Entodon cymbifolius (also called 'Boat-leaved Toothgrass', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Entodontaceae. It is a small, tufted moss with a yellow-green to yellow-brown color. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Entodon cymbifolius has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of headaches, dizziness, and insomnia. It has also been used to treat inflammation, reduce fever, and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Entodon cymbifolius 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 cymbifolius 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 cymbifolius

Entodon cymbifolius can be found in 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

Horace Athelstan Wager (1876-1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wager' in the authors string.
Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134597: Based on data supplied by Bryonames