Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
flexipes
ID:
1166727

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Nuovo Giorn. Bot. Ital., n.s., 4: 144 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166065



Common Names

  • Entodon flexipes
  • Flexipes Entodon
  • Flexipes Moss


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Description

Entodon flexipes (also called Flexible 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 flexipes 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

Entodon flexipes has small white flowers, with seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entodon flexipes is a small, tufted grass that is native to North America. It prefers moist soils and full sun to partial shade. It can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in early spring or fall. Seeds should be sown in spring or fall in a moist, well-drained soil. Once established, Entodon flexipes is low maintenance and drought tolerant.

Where to Find Entodon flexipes

Entodon flexipes is native to the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and North Africa.

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

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: 35134646: Based on data supplied by Bryonames