Entodon steerei - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
steerei
ID:
1537555
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sharp) Hedenäs ex B.H. Allen
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2018
Citation Micro:
Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden. 132: 123. 2018
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019919
Common Names
- Steere's Entodon Moss
- Entodon Moss
- Steere's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Entodon steerei (also called 'Entodon', among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a short stem and small leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Entodon steerei is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Entodon steerei has small, yellowish-brown flowers that are borne in clusters of up to four. The seeds are small, dark brown and globose. The seedlings are slender, with a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Entodon steerei can be propagated by division of the clumps. The soil should be kept moist and well-drained. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best to fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season.
Where to Find Entodon steerei
Entodon steerei can be found in the United States and Mexico.
Entodon steerei FAQ
What is the scientific name of Entodon steerei?
Entodon steerei
What is the common name of Entodon steerei?
Steere's Entodon
What is the habitat of Entodon steerei?
Entodon steerei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100472075: Based on data supplied by Bryonames