Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
contorte-operculata
ID:
1166882

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Müll. Hal.) Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1907

Citation Micro:
Nat. Pflanzenfam. I(3): 896. 657 1907

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166220

Common Names

  • Entodontopsis contorte-operculata
  • Contorted Entodontopsis
  • Contorted Entodon

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Description

Entodontopsis contorte-operculata (also called Contorted-operculate 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

Entodontopsis contorte-operculata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to stabilize soil and prevent erosion. It has been used medicinally to treat skin ailments, as well as to reduce inflammation and improve digestion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The Entodontopsis contorte-operculata 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

Entodontopsis contorte-operculata 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 Entodontopsis contorte-operculata

Entodontopsis contorte-operculata can be found in the mountains of East Africa, including Ethiopia, Kenya, and Tanzania.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
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: 35134887: Based on data supplied by Bryonames