Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
piovani
ID:
1187540

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bizot

Source:
tro

Year:
1971

Citation Micro:
Allionia 17: 82 1971

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186878



Common Names

  • Entodon piovani
  • Piovani's Entodon Moss
  • Piovani's Entodon


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Description

Entodon piovani (also called Piovani's Entodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted moss with yellow-green to olive-green leaves that are curved and taper to a point. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Entodon piovani is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Entodon piovani is a small, white, four-petaled flower. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem with two leaves.

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Where to Find Entodon piovani

Entodon piovani can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Entodon piovani FAQ

What is the scientific name of Entodon piovani?

Entodon piovani

What type of plant is Entodon piovani?

Moss

Where is Entodon piovani found?

Northern Hemisphere

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

Maurice Bizot (1905-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bizot' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35169355: Based on data supplied by Bryonames