Status:
valid
Authors:
Schljakov
Source:
tro
Year:
1951
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mater. Otd. Sporov. Rast., Bot. Inst. Komarova Akad Nauk SSSR 7: 227. pl. 1 1951
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195494
Common Names
- Encalypta brevipes
- Short-stalked Haircap Moss
- Common Haircap Moss
Uses & Benefits
Encalypta brevipes is a species of moss that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and terrariums. It can also be used in aquariums to provide a natural look and to help filter the water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Encalypta brevipes has small, yellowish-green flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encalypta brevipes is a small, evergreen shrub that grows in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept at a temperature of 20-25°C. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings at a temperature of 18-20°C.
Where to Find Encalypta brevipes
Encalypta brevipes is native to the Mediterranean region.
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,