Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
bolanderi
ID:
1166903

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lesq.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Trans. Amer. Philos. Soc. 13: 10 1865

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166241

Common Names

  • Bolander's Entosthodon
  • Bolanderi Moss
  • Entosthodon Moss

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Description

Entosthodon bolanderi (also called Bolanderi Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America and Europe. It is a small, yellow-green plant with a soft, velvety texture. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, woodlands, and along streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Entosthodon bolanderi 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 flower of Entosthodon bolanderi is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings of Entosthodon bolanderi are small, green, and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entosthodon bolanderi 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 Entosthodon bolanderi

Entosthodon bolanderi can be found in North America, Europe, and 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

Leo Lesquereux (1806-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lesq.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134920: Based on data supplied by Bryonames