Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
suberythropus
ID:
1166850

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1879

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 42: 427 1879

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166188



Common Names

  • Entodon suberythropus
  • Suberythropus Entodon
  • Suberythropus Entodon


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Description

Entodon suberythropus (also called Suberythropus Bristle-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Entodontaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a suberythropus stem and leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Entodon suberythropus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It has been used medicinally to treat skin ailments, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Entodon suberythropus var. complanatulus Müll. Hal.
Entodon suberythropus var. ellipticus Müll. Hal.
Entodon suberythropus var. flaccidus Müll. Hal.
Entodon suberythropus var. gracillimus Müll. Hal.
Entodon suberythropus var. lutescens Müll. Hal.
Entodon suberythropus var. microtheca Müll. Hal.
Entodon suberythropus var. myosuroides Müll. Hal.
Entodon suberythropus var. rufulus Müll. Hal.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Entodon suberythropus has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. Seed: The seeds of Entodon suberythropus are small and black. Seedlings: Entodon suberythropus seedlings are small and have a light green coloration.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entodon suberythropus can be cultivated and propagated by division, cuttings, or seed. Division is the most common method, as it is the quickest and easiest way to propagate the plant. Cuttings can be taken from the plant in spring or early summer and rooted in a potting mix. Seeds can be sown in spring or early summer in a potting mix and kept moist until germination occurs.

Where to Find Entodon suberythropus

Entodon suberythropus 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

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: 35134839: Based on data supplied by Bryonames