Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
expallens
ID:
1166717

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. & Kindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Cat. Canad. Pl., Musci 177 1892

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166055



Common Names

  • Entodon expallens
  • Expallens Entodon
  • Expallens Moss


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Description

Entodon expallens (also called Expanding Entodon, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the western United States, Canada, and Mexico. It has a yellowish-green color, and its leaves are usually less than 5 mm long. It is found growing on rocks, tree trunks, and soil in moist forests.

Uses & Benefits

Entodon expallens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a ground cover in areas with poor soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Entodon expallens 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 expallens

Entodon expallens 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

Nils Conrad Kindberg (1832-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kindb.' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134631: Based on data supplied by Bryonames