Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
flavescens
ID:
1186727

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook.) W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1980

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 48: 117 1980

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186065



Common Names

  • Mesonodon flavescens
  • Flavescens Mesonodon
  • Yellowish Mesonodon


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Uses & Benefits

Mesonodon flavescens is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Mesonodon flavescens is a small yellowish-white color. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings are thin and spindly.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Mesonodon flavescens is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. The plant prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is best to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Mesonodon flavescens can also be grown in a terrarium or in a container with a lid to maintain humidity.

Where to Find Mesonodon flavescens

Mesonodon flavescens can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Species in the Mesonodon genus

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

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167916: Based on data supplied by Bryonames