Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
convexus
ID:
1207752

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce) Brugués

Source:
tro

Year:
2000

Citation Micro:
Orsis 15: 115 2000

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001207090



Common Names

  • Entosthodon convexus
  • Convexus Shield-moss
  • Rounded Shield-moss


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Description

Entosthodon convexus (also called 'Convex Entosthodon', among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of the world. It has an erect habit and grows to a height of 2-4 cm. It has a creeping rhizome and lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, shady habitats such as forests, woodlands, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Entosthodon convexus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Entosthodon convexus flowers are small, greenish-brown and have no petals. The seed is a capsule containing many small seeds. The seedlings are small, green and have no leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entosthodon convexus is a moss that grows in moist, acidic soils. It can be propagated by spore dispersal or by division of existing clumps. It prefers acidic soil and can be grown in a container with a mix of peat moss and sand.

Where to Find Entosthodon convexus

Entosthodon convexus can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Montserrat Brugués (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brugués' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35207895: Based on data supplied by Bryonames