Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Encalyptales
Genus:
Species:
alpina
ID:
1166465

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1805

Citation Micro:
Engl. Bot. 20: 1419 1805

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165803



Common Names

  • Alpine Moss
  • Encalypta Moss
  • Encalypta alpina Moss


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Description

Encalypta alpina (also called Alpine Green-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Encalyptaceae. It is a small moss with a yellow-green color, and is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as in alpine regions, woodlands, and on the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Encalypta alpina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants are difficult to grow.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encalypta alpina is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encalypta alpina is a species of moss that is found in alpine and subalpine regions. It is a low-growing plant, with a creeping stem and small, rounded leaves. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It can be grown in containers or in the garden, and is best suited for shady, moist areas.

Where to Find Encalypta alpina

Encalypta alpina is native to the Alps and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

Species in the Encalypta genus

Encalypta affinis, Encalypta alpina, Encalypta armata, Encalypta asperifolia, Encalypta brevicollis, Encalypta ciliata, Encalypta cuspidata, Encalypta hedbergii, Encalypta longicollis, Encalypta microstoma, Encalypta mutica, Encalypta peruviana, Encalypta pilifera, Encalypta procera, Encalypta sandwicensis, Encalypta sibirica, Encalypta spathulata, Encalypta streptocarpa, Encalypta tibetana, Encalypta vulcanica, Encalypta vulgaris, Encalypta flowersiana, Encalypta vittiana, Encalypta rauhii, Encalypta rhaptocarpa, Encalypta brevipes, Encalypta buxbaumioidea, Encalypta tianschanica, Encalypta sinica, Encalypta texana, Encalypta asiatica, Encalypta gyangzeana, Encalypta kangchenjungae, Encalypta lacera, Encalypta papillosa, Encalypta schelpei, Encalypta stoneae, Encalypta sylvatica, Encalypta trachymitria, Encalypta altunense,

Species in the Encalyptaceae family

Bryobrittonia longipes, Encalypta affinis, Encalypta alpina, Encalypta armata, Encalypta asperifolia, Encalypta brevicollis, Encalypta ciliata, Encalypta cuspidata, Encalypta hedbergii, Encalypta longicollis, Encalypta microstoma, Encalypta mutica, Encalypta peruviana, Encalypta pilifera, Encalypta procera, Encalypta sandwicensis, Encalypta sibirica, Encalypta spathulata, Encalypta streptocarpa, Encalypta tibetana, Encalypta vulcanica, Encalypta vulgaris, Encalypta flowersiana, Encalypta vittiana, Encalypta rauhii, Encalypta rhaptocarpa, Encalypta brevipes, Encalypta buxbaumioidea, Encalypta tianschanica, Encalypta sinica, Encalypta texana, Encalypta asiatica, Encalypta gyangzeana, Encalypta kangchenjungae, Encalypta lacera, Encalypta papillosa, Encalypta schelpei, Encalypta stoneae, Encalypta sylvatica, Encalypta trachymitria, Encalypta altunense,

References

James Edward Smith (1759-1828): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sm.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134248: Based on data supplied by Bryonames