Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
squarrosum
ID:
1167298

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hampe) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. (ed. 2) 2: 159 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166636



Common Names

  • Erythrodontium Squarrosum
  • Alpine Moss
  • Cushion Moss


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Description

Erythrodontium squarrosum (also called Squarrose Erythrodontium, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae. It is native to the Andes of Peru and Bolivia. It is found in wet montane grassland and shrubland habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Erythrodontium squarrosum has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Erythrodontium squarrosum is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, while the seed is a small, dark brown grain. The seedlings are small, yellowish-green and have a tuft of hairs at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Erythrodontium squarrosum can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Division is best done in early spring or late fall. The plants should be grown in full sun and protected from strong winds.

Where to Find Erythrodontium squarrosum

Erythrodontium squarrosum can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as woodlands and forests.

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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35135465: Based on data supplied by Bryonames