Status:
valid
Authors:
Hampe
Source:
tro
Year:
1870
Citation Micro:
Vidensk. Meddel. Dansk Naturhist. Foren. Kjøbenhavn 2: 279 1870
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166644
Common Names
- Erythrodontium Warmingii
- Alpine Moss
- Cushion Moss
Description
Erythrodontium warmingii (also called Warming's 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 warmingii has been used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, as well as for treating fever and malaria. It is also used as a natural insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Erythrodontium warmingii 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Erythrodontium warmingii 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 warmingii
Erythrodontium warmingii can be found in the United States, primarily in the states of Arkansas and Oklahoma.
Species in the Erythrodontium genus
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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,
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Entodon incurvatus,
Entodon jamesonii,
Entodon laetus,
Entodon laxo-alaris,
Entodon lindbergii,
Entodon longifolius,
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