Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
laevis
ID:
1195457

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Fife

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 58: 191 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194795



Common Names

  • Entosthodon laevis
  • Laevis Moss
  • Laevis Mosses
  • Laevis Mossy


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Description

Entosthodon laevis (also called Entosthodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America. It has a yellow-green color and a short, thick stem. It grows in moist, shady areas of the temperate forests. It is often found in humid forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Entosthodon laevis is used in traditional medicine and is believed to have anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial properties. It is also used as a food source and for its ornamental value.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Entosthodon laevis 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 laevis 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 laevis

Entosthodon laevis can be found in South America.

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' 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: 35182818: Based on data supplied by Bryonames