Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Encalyptales
Genus:
Species:
sinica
ID:
1205385

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C. Zhao & Min Li

Source:
tro

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Arctoa 8: 1. f. 1–181 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001204723



Common Names

  • Encalypta sinica
  • Chinese Bristle-moss
  • Chinese Encalypta


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Uses & Benefits

Encalypta sinica is used in traditional medicine and as a source of food for livestock.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encalypta sinica has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on a single stalk. Its seeds are small, dark brown and have a rough surface. The seedlings are small and have two, heart-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encalypta sinica is a small, low-growing moss that is found in moist, shady areas. It is propagated by spore dispersal and can be grown in a moist, shady area with good drainage. It prefers acidic soil and can be grown in a container or in the ground.

Where to Find Encalypta sinica

Encalypta sinica can be found in the temperate forests of East 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

Jian-Cheng Zhao (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Zhao' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35204677: Based on data supplied by Bryonames