Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Species:
cameruniae
ID:
1166881

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1925

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. (ed. 2) 11: 393. 707 1925

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166219



Common Names

  • Entodontella cameruniae
  • Cameroon Entodontella
  • Cameroon Entodon


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Description

Entodontella cameruniae (also called Cameroon Bristle Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Northern Hemisphere. It has a reddish stem and a yellowish-green leaf. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Entodontella cameruniae is used as a decorative plant in rock gardens and as a lawn alternative. It is also used as a ground cover and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Entodontella cameruniae flower is small, white and has six petals. The seed is small, brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entodontella cameruniae can be propagated by division or by seed. Division is best done in the spring or early summer. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. Germination usually takes about two weeks.

Where to Find Entodontella cameruniae

Entodontella cameruniae can be found in the mountains of Cameroon.

Species in the Entodontella genus

Species in the Hypnaceae family

Acritodon nephophilus, Austrohondaella limata, Bryosedgwickia barlassinae, Chryso-hypnum elegantulum, Chryso-hypnum patens, Chryso-hypnum diminutivum, Chryso-hypnum demaretii, Chryso-hypnum cavifolium, Chryso-hypnum frondosum, Chryso-hypnum crosbyi, Chryso-hypnum hylophilum, Chryso-hypnum rostratulum, Chryso-hypnum smithii, Crepidophyllum modestum, Ctenidiadelphus plumularia, Cyathothecium distichaceum, Dacryophyllum falcifolium, Ectropotheciella decrescens, Ectropotheciella distichophylla, Ectropotheciopsis novoguineensis, Ectropothecium glossophylloides, Ectropothecium laxirete, Ectropothecium aciculare, Ectropothecium adnatum, Ectropothecium aeruginosum, Ectropothecium affine, Ectropothecium afromolluscum, Ectropothecium andrei, Ectropothecium aneitense, Ectropothecium angusto-textum, Ectropothecium anisophyllum, Ectropothecium annamense, Ectropothecium arcuatum, Ectropothecium arfakense, Ectropothecium aubertii, Ectropothecium aureo-crispum, Ectropothecium aureum, Ectropothecium aurifolium, Ectropothecium barbelloides, Ectropothecium bingerianum, Ectropothecium bowiei, Ectropothecium brachycladulum, Ectropothecium brevifalcatum, Ectropothecium buitenzorgii, Ectropothecium burmense, Ectropothecium campaniforme, Ectropothecium campanulatum, Ectropothecium capillisetum, Ectropothecium carolinarum, Ectropothecium chamissonis,

References

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134886: Based on data supplied by Bryonames