Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
anceps
ID:
1195515

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bosch & Sande Lac.) W.R. Buck & Ireland

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 41: 103 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194853



Common Names

  • Entodontopsis anceps
  • Two-toothed Moss
  • Anceps Moss


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Description

Entodontopsis anceps (also called Two-toothed Entodontopsis, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Mexico. It is a small, tufted plant with a yellowish-green colour and a short stem. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in high altitude regions.

Uses & Benefits

Entodontopsis anceps is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Entodontopsis anceps has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Where to Find Entodontopsis anceps

Entodontopsis anceps can be found in tropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Entodontopsis anceps FAQ

What is the scientific name of Entodontopsis anceps?

Entodontopsis anceps

What type of plant is Entodontopsis anceps?

Entodontopsis anceps is a species of moss.

Where is Entodontopsis anceps found?

Entodontopsis anceps is found in Central and South America.

Species in the Stereophyllaceae family

Catagoniopsis berteroana, Entodontopsis contorte-operculata, Entodontopsis radicalis, Entodontopsis leucostega, Entodontopsis nitens, Entodontopsis anceps, Entodontopsis angustiretis, Entodontopsis mexicana, Entodontopsis pygmaea, Entodontopsis rhynchostegioides, Entodontopsis rufescens, Entodontopsis sedgwickii, Entodontopsis setschwanica, Entodontopsis tavoyensis, Entodontopsis tenuinervis, Entodontopsis wightii, Entodontopsis cultelliformis, Juratzkaea indica, Juratzkaea seminervis, Juratzkaea argentinica, Juratzkaea incisa, Pilosium chlorophyllum, Sciuroleskea mittenii, Sciuroleskea xanthophylla, Stenocarpidium leucodon, Stereophyllum andungense, Stereophyllum aptychopsis, Stereophyllum bremondii, Stereophyllum cataractarum, Stereophyllum jamaicense, Stereophyllum laxirete, Stereophyllum lepidopiloides, Stereophyllum leucothallum, Stereophyllum macrocarpum, Stereophyllum radiculosum, Stereophyllum subacuminatum, Stereophyllum vitiense, Stereophyllum favaroi, Stereophyllum acutum,

References

Roelof Benjamin van den Bosch (1810-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bosch' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182880: Based on data supplied by Bryonames