Encalypta peruviana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Encalyptales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
peruviana
ID:
1166527
Status:
valid
Authors:
Broth.
Source:
tro
Year:
1921
Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56 Beibl. 123: 10 1921
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165865
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Encalypta peruviana (also called Peruvian 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 peruviana has no known non-medical uses or benefits.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Encalypta peruviana 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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Encalypta peruviana 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 peruviana
Encalypta peruviana is native to Peru 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
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134357: Based on data supplied by Bryonames