Entosthodon kroonkurk - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Funariales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kroonkurk
ID:
1037964
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dirkse & Brugués
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 32(2): 133 2010
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001037302
Common Names
- Entosthodon kroonkurk
- Kroonkurk Entosthodon
- Kroonkurk Entosthodon
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Entosthodon kroonkurk (also called Kroonkurk Entosthodon, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in South America. It is a slender, erect moss with a yellowish-green color and a smooth texture. It prefers moist, shady habitats, and is found in forests, grasslands, and other areas with high humidity. It is native to Brazil and other parts of South America.
Uses & Benefits
Entosthodon kroonkurk is used as a medicinal plant in traditional Chinese medicine for the treatment of various ailments such as fever, headache, and abdominal pain. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flowers of Entosthodon kroonkurk are yellow and have four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a rosette of leaves.
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Entosthodon kroonkurk is a species of moss that is native to tropical and subtropical regions. It is found in moist, shady areas, and can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil with a pH of 6.5-7.5. It is best grown in partial shade, and can tolerate full sun if the soil is kept moist. It can be propagated by division in spring or autumn, or by spore in spring or summer.
Where to Find Entosthodon kroonkurk
Entosthodon kroonkurk can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, Italy, and Greece.
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
Gerardus Martinus Dirkse (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dirkse' in the authors string.
Montserrat Brugués (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brugués' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100359285: Based on data supplied by Bryonames