Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
mexicana
ID:
1195519

Status:
valid

Authors:
(R.S. Williams) W.R. Buck & Ireland

Source:
tro

Year:
1985

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 41: 104 1985

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194857



Common Names

  • Entodontopsis mexicana
  • Mexicana Moss
  • Mexicana Mosses
  • Mexicana Mossy


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Description

Entodontopsis mexicana (also called Mexican 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 mexicana 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 mexicana has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entodontopsis mexicana can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant prefers a moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to plant the divisions in early spring or late fall. Seeds should be sown in a cold frame in the spring. The seedlings should be transplanted into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and then planted out into their permanent positions in the summer.

Where to Find Entodontopsis mexicana

Entodontopsis mexicana can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Entodontopsis mexicana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Entodontopsis mexicana?

Entodontopsis mexicana

What type of plant is Entodontopsis mexicana?

Entodontopsis mexicana is a species of moss.

Where is Entodontopsis mexicana found?

Entodontopsis mexicana is found in Mexico and Central 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

William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182885: Based on data supplied by Bryonames