Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Species:
hungaricus
ID:
1166947

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Boros) Loeske

Source:
tro

Year:
1929

Citation Micro:
Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Sonderbeih. B 3(2): 115 1929

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001166285

Common Names

  • Entosthodon hungaricus
  • Hungaricus Fern
  • Fern Hungaricus

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Uses & Benefits

Entosthodon hungaricus 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

Entosthodon hungaricus has small white flowers, with seeds that are small and black. The seedlings are thin and long.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Entosthodon hungaricus is a species of moss that is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It is found growing in moist, shady areas, often in clumps or mats. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, acidic soil and should be kept out of direct sunlight. It is also tolerant of drought and can be grown in containers.

Where to Find Entosthodon hungaricus

Entosthodon hungaricus can be found in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East.

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

Ádám Boros (1900-1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Boros' in the authors string.
Leopold Loeske (1865-1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Loeske' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134981: Based on data supplied by Bryonames