Entosthodon subimmarginatus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
subimmarginatus
ID:
1533594
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Cardot & P. de la Varde) U. Schwarz
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2016
Citation Micro:
Frahmia. 13: 6. 2016
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000017605
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Entosthodon subimmarginatus (also called subimmarginatus 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 subimmarginatus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in shady areas.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Entosthodon subimmarginatus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Entosthodon subimmarginatus 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 subimmarginatus
Entosthodon subimmarginatus 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: 100447835: Based on data supplied by Bryonames