Status:
valid
Authors:
D.G. Horton
Source:
tro
Year:
1979
Citation Micro:
Bryologist 82: 374. f. 12–23 1979
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169420
Common Names
- Encalypta flowersiana
- Flowers' Encalypta Moss
- Flowers' Encalypta
Uses & Benefits
Encalypta flowersiana is a species of moss that is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and terrariums. It is also used in the production of soil erosion control mats and as a ground cover.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Encalypta flowersiana has small, yellow flowers, and its seeds are small and brown. The seedlings are thin and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Encalypta flowersiana is a moss that can be propagated by spore or division. It prefers moist, shady areas and is tolerant of a wide range of soil types. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and is best grown in a moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division in spring or by spore in autumn. It is best to keep the soil moist but not wet and to fertilize lightly.
Where to Find Encalypta flowersiana
Encalypta flowersiana is native to Europe and North America.
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,