Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
californicus
ID:
1166908

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sull. & Lesq.) H.A. Crum & L.E. Anderson

Source:
tro

Year:
1955

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 58: 13 1955

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166246

Common Names

  • California Entosthodon
  • Californicus Moss
  • Entosthodon Moss

Searching for Entosthodon californicus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Entosthodon californicus (also called Californicus 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 californicus is a popular ornamental plant, often used in rock gardens and terrariums. It is also used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control plant, and it can help to reduce water runoff. It is also used as a food source for livestock, and it can be used to make herbal teas and other medicinal preparations.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Entosthodon californicus is small and white, with a yellow center. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Entosthodon californicus? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Where to Find Entosthodon californicus

Entosthodon californicus is found in California, Oregon, and Nevada.

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.
William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
Howard Alvin Crum (1922-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Crum' in the authors string.
Lewis Edward Anderson (1912-2007): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.E.Anderson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134928: Based on data supplied by Bryonames