Entosthodon rhomboideus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rhomboideus
ID:
1533592
Status:
valid
Authors:
(J. Shaw) Kindb.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
1889
Citation Micro:
Enumeratio Bryinearum Exoticarum, Supplementum Primum: 90. 1889
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017603
Common Names
- Rhomboideus Entosthodon Moss
- Rhomboideus Entosthodon
- Entosthodon Rhomboideus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Entosthodon rhomboideus (also called rhomboideus entosthodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Grimmiaceae. It is a small, cushion-forming moss with a yellow-green to yellow-brown color. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and can be found in moist, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet rock ledges.
Uses & Benefits
Entosthodon rhomboideus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Entosthodon rhomboideus is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellow anther and a single white stigma. The seed is a small, black, oblong capsule, containing a single seed. The seedling is a small, green, heart-shaped plant, with a single pair of leaves.
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Entosthodon rhomboideus is a small moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore or division. It prefers moist, acidic soils and is tolerant of shade. It is best grown in partial shade and can tolerate full sun if kept moist. It is drought tolerant once established.
Where to Find Entosthodon rhomboideus
Entosthodon rhomboideus can be found in Europe and parts of Asia.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35135068: Based on data supplied by Bryonames