Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
allorgei
ID:
1193751

Status:
valid

Authors:
P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1943

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. 15: 239. 2 1943

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193089



Common Names

  • Fissidens Allorgei
  • Allorge's Fissidens
  • Fissidens Moss


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Description

Fissidens allorgei (also called Allorgei Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, bright green moss with a thin, delicate texture. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and can be found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens allorgei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens allorgei has small, yellow-green flowers with a single stamen. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens allorgei can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a terrarium or in a moist, shaded area outdoors. It can be grown in a variety of substrates, including soil, sand, and gravel. It is best to keep the substrate moist but not soggy. Fertilization is not necessary, but it can be beneficial to add a small amount of fertilizer to the substrate. The plant can be trimmed to maintain its shape and size.

Where to Find Fissidens allorgei

Fissidens allorgei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Fissidens allorgei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens allorgei?

Fissidens allorgei

What is the common name of Fissidens allorgei?

Allorgei Fissidens

What type of habitat does Fissidens allorgei prefer?

Fissidens allorgei prefers moist, shady habitats

Species in the Fissidens genus

Fissidens minutifrons, Fissidens chiricahuensis, Fissidens brindae, Fissidens pseudautoicus, Fissidens streimannii, Fissidens pseudojavanicus, Fissidens macaoensis, Fissidens pseudoplurisetus, Fissidens bryoides, Fissidens capriviensis, Fissidens pseudohollianus, Fissidens sublineaefolius, Fissidens aphelotaxifolius, Fissidens arnigadhensis, Fissidens asselii, Fissidens azoricus, Fissidens diaphanodontus, Fissidens duttonii, Fissidens hirsutus, Fissidens hoei, Fissidens inclusus, Fissidens jeffreyi, Fissidens jonesii, Fissidens lachmannii, Fissidens nigerianus, Fissidens nothotaxifolius, Fissidens ornaticostatus, Fissidens pocsii, Fissidens pokhrensis, Fissidens pseudoplumosus, Fissidens seychellensis, Fissidens splendens, Fissidens subscleromitrius, Fissidens subundatus, Fissidens vanzantenii, Fissidens cuynetii, Fissidens nigro-viridis, Fissidens nobilis, Fissidens nobreganus, Fissidens obliquifolius, Fissidens obscurus, Fissidens obtusifolius, Fissidens obtuso-apiculatus, Fissidens ocellatus, Fissidens odontoloma, Fissidens oediloma, Fissidens ornatus, Fissidens osmundoides, Fissidens ovatifolius, Fissidens ovatus,

Species in the Fissidentaceae family

Conomitrium dussianum, Fissidens minutifrons, Fissidens chiricahuensis, Fissidens brindae, Fissidens pseudautoicus, Fissidens streimannii, Fissidens pseudojavanicus, Fissidens macaoensis, Fissidens pseudoplurisetus, Fissidens bryoides, Fissidens capriviensis, Fissidens pseudohollianus, Fissidens sublineaefolius, Fissidens aphelotaxifolius, Fissidens arnigadhensis, Fissidens asselii, Fissidens azoricus, Fissidens diaphanodontus, Fissidens duttonii, Fissidens hirsutus, Fissidens hoei, Fissidens inclusus, Fissidens jeffreyi, Fissidens jonesii, Fissidens lachmannii, Fissidens nigerianus, Fissidens nothotaxifolius, Fissidens ornaticostatus, Fissidens pocsii, Fissidens pokhrensis, Fissidens pseudoplumosus, Fissidens seychellensis, Fissidens splendens, Fissidens subscleromitrius, Fissidens subundatus, Fissidens vanzantenii, Fissidens cuynetii, Fissidens nigro-viridis, Fissidens nobilis, Fissidens nobreganus, Fissidens obliquifolius, Fissidens obscurus, Fissidens obtusifolius, Fissidens obtuso-apiculatus, Fissidens ocellatus, Fissidens odontoloma, Fissidens oediloma, Fissidens ornatus, Fissidens osmundoides, Fissidens ovatifolius,

References

Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180369: Based on data supplied by Bryonames