Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Encalyptales
Genus:
Species:
tianschanica
ID:
1202775

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.C. Zhao, R.L. Hu & S. He

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Novon 7: 320. f. 1–12 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001202113



Common Names

  • Encalypta tianschanica
  • Tianschanica's Encalypta
  • Encalypta of Tianschanica


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Description

Encalypta tianschanica (also called Tianschan Encalypta, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Lejeuneaceae. It is found in the Neotropics, in the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, usually on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Encalypta tianschanica is a moss that is used as a decorative plant in terrariums and aquariums. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and other outdoor areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Encalypta tianschanica has small, yellowish-green flowers that are about 1 cm long. The seeds are small, brown, and round. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are dark green in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encalypta tianschanica is a small, tufted moss that is found in moist, shady habitats. It is easily propagated by dividing the tufts and can be grown in a variety of soils, from sandy to clay. It prefers an acidic soil and does not tolerate direct sunlight. It can be propagated by spore or by division of the tufts.

Where to Find Encalypta tianschanica

Encalypta tianschanica can be found in China, Taiwan, and Japan.

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

Si He (b.1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.He' in the authors string.
Jian-Cheng Zhao (b.1956): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.C.Zhao' in the authors string.
Ren-Liang Hu (1932-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.L.Hu' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35201194: Based on data supplied by Bryonames