Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
hypnoides
ID:
1537567

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schimp. ex Besch.) B.H. Allen

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2018

Citation Micro:
Monographs in Systematic Botany from the Missouri Botanical Garden. 132: 224. 2018

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019922



Common Names

  • Hypnoides Erythrodontium Moss
  • Erythrodontium Moss
  • Hypnoides Moss


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Description

Erythrodontium hypnoides (also called 'Erythrodontium', among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a short stem and small leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrodontium hypnoides is used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control. It is also used as a groundcover in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Stereodon cyperoides has white flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrodontium hypnoides can be propagated by division of the clumps. The soil should be kept moist and well-drained. It can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It is best to fertilize the plant once a month during the growing season.

Where to Find Erythrodontium hypnoides

Erythrodontium hypnoides can be found in the United States and Mexico.

Erythrodontium hypnoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Erythrodontium hypnoides?

Erythrodontium hypnoides

What is the common name of Erythrodontium hypnoides?

Hypnoides Erythrodontium

What is the habitat of Erythrodontium hypnoides?

Erythrodontium hypnoides is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

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

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100472077: Based on data supplied by Bryonames