Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
obtusus
ID:
1166987

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Lindb.

Source:
tro

Year:
1865

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 21: 221 1865

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166325

Common Names

  • Entosthodon obtusus
  • Obtusus Moss
  • Obtusus Entosthodon

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Description

Entosthodon obtusus (also called Blunt Entosthodon, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in North America and Europe. It is a small, yellowish-green moss with a smooth, glossy surface. It grows in moist, shady places, such as woodlands and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Entosthodon obtusus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Entosthodon obtusus is small, greenish-yellow, and has a bell-shaped corolla. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single, erect leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entosthodon obtusus is a small, tufted moss with a creeping habit. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and will tolerate a wide range of soil types. It is best grown in a container or in a rock garden.

Where to Find Entosthodon obtusus

Entosthodon obtusus 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

Sextus Otto Lindberg (1835-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindb.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35135035: Based on data supplied by Bryonames