Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Genus:
Species:
elodes
ID:
1536668

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindb.) Jan Kučera & Hedenäs

Source:
rhakhis

Year:
2020

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia Beiheft. 150: 174. 2020

WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000019364

Common Names

  • Kandaea elodes
  • Elodes Kandaea
  • Elodes Moss

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Description

Kandaea elodes (also called Kandaea elodes, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with short, erect stems and small, ovate leaves. It is native to Europe and is typically found in wet, acidic habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Kandaea elodes is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in areas with moist soil. It can also be used to reduce soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Kandaea elodes has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in groups of two to five. The seeds are small, black and shiny, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Kandaea elodes

Kandaea elodes can be found in moist to wet soils, on rocks, and in mossy forests in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Kandaea elodes FAQ

What is the scientific name of Kandaea elodes?

Kandaea elodes

What is the family of Kandaea elodes?

Pottiaceae

What is the habitat of Kandaea elodes?

Rocky slopes and crevices

Species in the Kandaea genus

Species in the Amblystegiaceae family

Tomentypnum nitens, Tomentypnum falcifolium, Tomentypnum involutum, Tomentypnum vittii, Amblystegium arvernense, Amblystegium glaziovii, Amblystegium serpens, Amblystegium sparsile, Amblystegium speirophyllum, Amblystegium subulatum, Amblystegium tenuifolium, Amblystegium chalaropelma, Amblystegium patenti-flexuosum, Amblystegium stricto-serpens, Amblystegium camisassae, Amblystegium calcareum, Amblystegium pseudosubtile, Anacamptodon africanus, Anacamptodon amblystegioides, Anacamptodon cubensis, Anacamptodon fortunei, Anacamptodon latidens, Anacamptodon splachnoides, Anacamptodon validinervis, Anacamptodon wattsii, Anacamptodon compactus, Anacamptodon marginatus, Anacamptodon minimus, Anacamptodon kamchaticus, Anacamptodon touwii, Bryostreimannia turgida, Campylium squarrosulum, Campylium amblystegioides, Campylium annamense, Campylium chrysophyllum, Campylium glaucocarpoides, Campylium insubricum, Campylium stellatum, Campylium zemliae, Campylium gollanii, Campylium longicuspis, Campylium laxifolium, Campylium protensum, Campylium bambergeri, Campylium hylocomioides, Conardia compacta, Cratoneuron filicinum, Cratoneuron curvicaule, Cratoneuropsis relaxa, Cratoneuropsis chilensis,

References

The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100506013: Based on data supplied by Bryonames