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fringed extinguisher moss

Encalypta ciliata

Least Concern

Habitat & Distribution

Native to Asia and Europe and North America, inhabiting ecosystems characteristic of the region.

Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇹🇼 Taiwan 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇱🇺 Luxembourg

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Plantae (植物)
Phylum
Bryophyta
Class
Bryopsida (マゴケ綱)
Order
Encalyptales (Encalyptales)
Family
Encalyptaceae
Genus
Encalypta
Species
Encalypta ciliata (fringed extinguisher moss)

Names in Other Languages

French éteignoir cilié
German Wimpern-Glockenhutmoos

Similar Species in Encalypta

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alpine extinguisher moss
Encalypta alpina
Least Concern
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Common Extinguisher-moss
Encalypta vulgaris
Vulnerable
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ribbed extinguisher moss
Encalypta rhaptocarpa
Least Concern
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spiral extinguisher moss
Encalypta procera
Least Concern
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Spiral Extinguisher-Moss
Encalypta streptocarpa
Vulnerable
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stubby extinguisher moss
Encalypta brevipes
Near Threatened
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White-mouthed Extinguisher-moss
Encalypta brevicolla
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of fringed extinguisher moss?
The scientific name of fringed extinguisher moss is Encalypta ciliata. It belongs to the genus Encalypta.
What is the conservation status of fringed extinguisher moss?
fringed extinguisher moss (Encalypta ciliata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does fringed extinguisher moss live?
fringed extinguisher moss is found in Widely distributed across Asia (Taiwan), Europe (Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Colombia, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Taiwan, United States.
What family does fringed extinguisher moss belong to?
fringed extinguisher moss (Encalypta ciliata) belongs to the genus Encalypta, which is part of the taxonomic family Encalyptaceae.
Is fringed extinguisher moss endangered?
No, fringed extinguisher moss (Encalypta ciliata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does fringed extinguisher moss belong to?
fringed extinguisher moss (Encalypta ciliata) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (植物).
What are the closest relatives of fringed extinguisher moss?
The closest relatives of fringed extinguisher moss in the genus Encalypta include alpine extinguisher moss, Common Extinguisher-moss, ribbed extinguisher moss, spiral extinguisher moss, Spiral Extinguisher-Moss.

Native Range — 6 Countries

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Genus Encalypta — 8 Species

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alpine extinguisher moss
Encalypta alpina
LC 🐾
Common Extinguisher-moss
Encalypta vulgaris
VU
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fringed extinguisher moss
Encalypta ciliata
LC
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ribbed extinguisher moss
Encalypta rhaptocarpa
LC 🐾
spiral extinguisher moss
Encalypta procera
LC 🐾
Spiral Extinguisher-Moss
Encalypta streptocarpa
VU 🐾
stubby extinguisher moss
Encalypta brevipes
NT 🐾
White-mouthed Extinguisher-moss
Encalypta brevicolla
LC
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