Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
huillanus
ID:
1215177

Status:
valid

Authors:
O'Shea

Source:
tro

Year:
2008

Citation Micro:
Trop. Bryol. 29: 5 2008

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214515



Common Names

  • Erythrodontium huillanus
  • Huillanus Erythrodontium
  • Erythrodontium Moss


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Description

Erythrodontium huillanus (also called Huillano Erythrodontium, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Southern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted plant with a single stem and a few branches. It has small, pointed leaves that are arranged in a spiral pattern. It is native to South America and is found in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrodontium huillanus is a moss species that is used in horticulture as a ground cover or as a decorative element in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used in the construction of green roofs and walls.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Erythrodontium huillanus has a small, yellow-green flower with a single anther. Its seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrodontium huillanus is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and can be grown indoors or outdoors.

Where to Find Erythrodontium huillanus

Erythrodontium huillanus can be found in the northern hemisphere, in temperate and boreal regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

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

Brian John O'Shea (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O'Shea' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217935: Based on data supplied by Bryonames