Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
subgeminidens
ID:
1166853

Status:
valid

Authors:
P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1935

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 7: 236 1935

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166191



Common Names

  • Entodon subgeminidens
  • Subgeminidens Entodon
  • Subgeminidens Entodon


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Description

Entodon subgeminidens (also called Subgeminidens 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 subgeminidens stem and leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Entodon subgeminidens is used as a decorative plant in rock gardens and as a lawn alternative. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entodon subgeminidens 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 subgeminidens

Entodon subgeminidens is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including parts of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134850: Based on data supplied by Bryonames