Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Encalyptales
Genus:
Species:
texana
ID:
1214568

Status:
valid

Authors:
Magill

Source:
tro

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 109: 399, f. 1–11 2006

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213906



Common Names

  • Encalypta texana
  • Texana Encalypta
  • Texana Moss


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Description

Encalypta texana (also called Texas Bristle Moss, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a branched, tufted structure. It is native to North America, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as in the understory of forests.

Uses & Benefits

Encalypta texana is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, stomachache, and headache. It is also used as a food source and for making baskets and clothing.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encalypta texana has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encalypta texana is a small, perennial, evergreen liverwort that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. The spores should be sown on a moist, sterile potting mix and kept in a warm, humid environment. The plants should be kept in a shaded area and watered regularly.

Where to Find Encalypta texana

Encalypta texana can be found in the United States, in the state of Texas.

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

Robert Earle Magill (b.1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Magill' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216890: Based on data supplied by Bryonames