Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
apiculatopilosus
ID:
1195460

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cardot) Fife

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 58: 192 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194798



Common Names

  • Entosthodon apiculatopilosus
  • Apiculatopilosus Moss
  • Apiculatopilosus Mosses
  • Apiculatopilosus Mossy


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Description

Entosthodon apiculatopilosus (also called Apiculatopilosus Entosthodon, among many other common names) is a small moss that grows in tufts or mats. It has a reddish stem and lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere and typically found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Entosthodon apiculatopilosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Entosthodon apiculatopilosus is small and white, with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entosthodon apiculatopilosus is a species of moss that can be propagated through spore dispersal. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be cultivated in a potting mix or soil. It can also be propagated through division of the plant.

Where to Find Entosthodon apiculatopilosus

Entosthodon apiculatopilosus is found in the eastern United States and Canada, from New York to Florida and west to Texas.

Species in the Entosthodon genus

Entosthodon kroonkurk, Entosthodon abramovae, Entosthodon dagestanicus, Entosthodon stenophyllus, Entosthodon andicola, Entosthodon angustifolius, Entosthodon apophysatus, Entosthodon attenuatus, Entosthodon balansae, Entosthodon beccarii, Entosthodon bergianus, Entosthodon bolanderi, Entosthodon bonplandii, Entosthodon borbonicus, Entosthodon buseanus, Entosthodon californicus, Entosthodon cartilagineus, Entosthodon chiloensis, Entosthodon clavatus, Entosthodon commutatus, Entosthodon curviapiculatus, Entosthodon curvipes, Entosthodon deserticola, Entosthodon diversinervis, Entosthodon dixonii, Entosthodon dozyanus, Entosthodon drummondii, Entosthodon duriaei, Entosthodon fascicularis, Entosthodon handelii, Entosthodon hildebrandtii, Entosthodon hungaricus, Entosthodon hybridus, Entosthodon italicus, Entosthodon jamesonii, Entosthodon kochii, Entosthodon laxus, Entosthodon lepervanchei, Entosthodon limbatus, Entosthodon lindigii, Entosthodon marginatulus, Entosthodon mathewsii, Entosthodon mouretii, Entosthodon obtusifolius, Entosthodon obtusus, Entosthodon perrottetii, Entosthodon physcomitrioides, Entosthodon pilifer, Entosthodon plagiothecius, Entosthodon planifolius,

Species in the Funariaceae family

Brachymeniopsis gymnostoma, Bryobeckettia bartlettii, Clavitheca poeltii, Cygnicollum immersum, Entosthodon kroonkurk, Entosthodon abramovae, Entosthodon dagestanicus, Entosthodon stenophyllus, Entosthodon andicola, Entosthodon angustifolius, Entosthodon apophysatus, Entosthodon attenuatus, Entosthodon balansae, Entosthodon beccarii, Entosthodon bergianus, Entosthodon bolanderi, Entosthodon bonplandii, Entosthodon borbonicus, Entosthodon buseanus, Entosthodon californicus, Entosthodon cartilagineus, Entosthodon chiloensis, Entosthodon clavatus, Entosthodon commutatus, Entosthodon curviapiculatus, Entosthodon curvipes, Entosthodon deserticola, Entosthodon diversinervis, Entosthodon dixonii, Entosthodon dozyanus, Entosthodon drummondii, Entosthodon duriaei, Entosthodon fascicularis, Entosthodon handelii, Entosthodon hildebrandtii, Entosthodon hungaricus, Entosthodon hybridus, Entosthodon italicus, Entosthodon jamesonii, Entosthodon kochii, Entosthodon laxus, Entosthodon lepervanchei, Entosthodon limbatus, Entosthodon lindigii, Entosthodon marginatulus, Entosthodon mathewsii, Entosthodon mouretii, Entosthodon obtusifolius, Entosthodon obtusus, Entosthodon perrottetii,

References

Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Allan James Fife (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fife' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182823: Based on data supplied by Bryonames