Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Encalyptales
Genus:
Species:
brevicollis
ID:
1166473

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Bruch & Schimp.) Ångstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1844

Citation Micro:
Nova Acta Regiae Soc. Sci. Upsal. 12: 362 1844

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165811



Common Names

  • Brevicollis Moss
  • Encalypta Moss
  • Encalypta brevicollis Moss


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Description

Encalypta brevicollis (also called 'Short-necked Bristle Moss', among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Encalyptaceae. It is found in North America, Europe, Asia, and Africa. It grows in moist habitats, such as on rocks, soil, and tree trunks.

Uses & Benefits

Encalypta brevicollis 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 brevicollis is a small, yellow, bell-shaped flower with four petals. The seed is a small, black, round-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, round-shaped leaf.

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Where to Find Encalypta brevicollis

Encalypta brevicollis is native to Europe 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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
Philipp Bruch (1781-1847): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bruch' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134263: Based on data supplied by Bryonames