Kingdom:
Phylum:
Funariidae
Order:
Encalyptales
Genus:
Species:
lacera
ID:
1166503

Status:
valid

Authors:
De Not.

Source:
tro

Year:
1836

Citation Micro:
Mem. Reale Accad. Sci. Torino 39: 245 1836

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165841

Common Names

  • Lacera Moss
  • Encalypta Moss
  • Encalypta lacera Moss

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Uses & Benefits

Encalypta lacera is a moss species that is often used in the garden as a ground cover. It is also used in the aquarium as a natural filter for water and as a decorative element.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Encalypta lacera is a small, white, star-shaped flower with yellow anthers. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green, oval-shaped plant.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Encalypta lacera 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 lacera

Encalypta lacera is found in North America, Europe, and 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

Giuseppe De Notaris (1805-1877): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'De Not.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35134324: Based on data supplied by Bryonames