Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Encalyptales
Genus:
Species:
asiatica
ID:
1214791

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C. Zhao & Lin Li

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Hikobia 14: 383 2006

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214129



Common Names

  • Encalypta asiatica
  • Asiatica Leafy Liverwort
  • Asiatica Leaf-liverwort
  • Asiatica Leaf Liverwort


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Description

Encalypta asiatica (also called 'Asian Encalypta', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Restionaceae family. It is an evergreen perennial grass-like plant that grows up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Australia and New Zealand and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Encalypta asiatica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used to create natural habitats for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encalypta asiatica has small, yellow-green flowers and produces small, round, yellow-brown seeds. The seedlings are small and yellow-green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encalypta asiatica can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best grown in a moist, shady location in a well-drained soil. It can tolerate full sun but will require more frequent watering.

Where to Find Encalypta asiatica

Encalypta asiatica is found in the Himalayas, from Nepal to Bhutan.

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

Lin Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.Li' in the authors string.
Jian-Cheng Zhao (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Zhao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217377: Based on data supplied by Bryonames