Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
yunnanensis
ID:
1166879

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1926

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Sci. Nancy 2(6): 716. 1–7 1926

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166217



Common Names

  • Entodon yunnanensis
  • Yunnan Entodon
  • Yunnan Tooth Moss


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Description

Entodon yunnanensis (also called Yunnan 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 yunnanensis 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 yunnanensis 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Entodon yunnanensis can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Germination usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Entodon yunnanensis

Entodon yunnanensis can be found in the mountains of China.

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

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134884: Based on data supplied by Bryonames