Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
alomoides
ID:
1193752

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal. ex Dusén

Source:
tro

Year:
1895

Citation Micro:
Kongl. Svenska Vetensk. Acad. Handl., n.s. 28(2): 10. a, b; 2 f. 3 1895

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193090



Common Names

  • Fissidens Alomoides
  • Alomoid Fissidens
  • Fissidens Moss


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Description

Fissidens alomoides (also called Alomoides 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 alomoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover in landscaping. It can also be used to make a tea that is said to help with digestion and to reduce inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens alomoides is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens alomoides 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 alomoides

Fissidens alomoides is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including South America, Africa, and Asia.

Fissidens alomoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens alomoides?

Fissidens alomoides

What is the common name of Fissidens alomoides?

Alomoides Fissidens

What type of habitat does Fissidens alomoides prefer?

Fissidens alomoides 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

Per Karl Hjalmar Dusén (1855-1926): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dusén' in the authors string.
Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180370: Based on data supplied by Bryonames