Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Encalyptales
Genus:
Species:
microstoma
ID:
1166518

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bals.-Criv. & De Not.

Source:
tro

Year:
1838

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Torino 40: 342 1838

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165856



Common Names

  • Encalypta microstoma
  • Microstoma Encalypta
  • Microstoma Encalypta Moss


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Description

Encalypta microstoma (also called Small-mouthed encalypta, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Encalyptaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a short, erect habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and typically grows in wet, acidic habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Encalypta microstoma is a moss species that is often used in the garden as a ground cover. It is also used in the aquarium as a natural filter for water and as a decorative element.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encalypta microstoma is small and inconspicuous. Its seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encalypta microstoma can be propagated by spore or vegetative means. It is best grown in moist, shady areas with plenty of organic matter in the soil. It prefers a pH range of 5.5 to 6.5 and can tolerate some drought. It can be propagated by division of clumps or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Encalypta microstoma

Encalypta microstoma is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

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

Giuseppe De Notaris (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Not.' in the authors string.
Giuseppe Gabriel Balsamo-Crivelli (1800-1874): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bals.-Criv.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134348: Based on data supplied by Bryonames