Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
duriaei
ID:
1166929

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mont.

Source:
tro

Year:
1849

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 3, 11: 33 1849

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166267

Common Names

  • Duriaei Entosthodon
  • Duriaei Moss
  • Entosthodon Moss

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Description

Entosthodon duriaei (also called Duriaei's 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 duriaei is a species of moss that is often used as a decorative element in gardens and terrariums. It is also used to help retain moisture in soil, and can be used to help prevent erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Where to Find Entosthodon duriaei

Entosthodon duriaei is found in the western United States, from California to Montana.

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

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134957: Based on data supplied by Bryonames