Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
vulcanicus
ID:
1166875

Status:
valid

Authors:
Demaret & V. Leroy bis

Source:
tro

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Explor. Parc Natl. Albert, Mission Lebrun 6: 53. f. 58–59 1944

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166213



Common Names

  • Entodon vulcanicus
  • Vulcan Entodon
  • Vulcan Tooth Moss


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Description

Entodon vulcanicus (also called Vulcan Bristle Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a reddish stem and a yellowish-green leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Entodon vulcanicus 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

The Entodon vulcanicus flower is small, white and has six petals. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Where to Find Entodon vulcanicus

Entodon vulcanicus can be found in the mountains of East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

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

Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.
Fernand Demaret (1911-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Demaret' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134880: Based on data supplied by Bryonames