Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Encalyptales
Genus:
Species:
asperifolia
ID:
1166469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 181 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165807

Common Names

  • Asperifolia Moss
  • Encalypta Moss
  • Encalypta asperifolia Moss

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Description

Encalypta asperifolia (also called Rough-leaved Green-moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Encalyptaceae. It is a small moss with a yellow-green color, and is found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is commonly found in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests, woodlands, and on the banks of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Encalypta asperifolia is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and flower beds. It is also used as a ground cover in areas where other plants are difficult to grow.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encalypta asperifolia is small and white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, dark brown, round capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single cotyledon.

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Where to Find Encalypta asperifolia

Encalypta asperifolia is native to Europe 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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134257: Based on data supplied by Bryonames