Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
amazonicus
ID:
1196199

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursell

Source:
tro

Year:
1988

Citation Micro:
Beih. Nova Hedwigia 90: 345. f. 1–7, 21–22, 26 1988

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195537



Common Names

  • Fissidens amazonicus
  • Amazon Fissidens Moss
  • Amazon Moss


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Description

Fissidens amazonicus (also called Amazon Fissidens, among many other common names) is a moss species in the family Fissidentaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping, branching stem and leaves that are lanceolate to ovate in shape. It is native to South America, where it is found in moist habitats such as riverbanks and moist meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens amazonicus is a species of moss that is often used as a ground cover in gardens and terrariums. It can also be used in aquariums to provide a natural look and to help filter the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens amazonicus has small, yellow flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are slender and upright.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens amazonicus is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soil types. It is best to water the moss regularly and keep it in a humid environment. It can also be propagated by layering.

Where to Find Fissidens amazonicus

Fissidens amazonicus is native to the Amazon basin and can be found in wet, tropical forests. It is typically found in shady areas near streams and rivers.

Fissidens amazonicus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens amazonicus?

Fissidens amazonicus

What is the common name of Fissidens amazonicus?

Amazonian Fissidens

What family does Fissidens amazonicus belong to?

Fissidentaceae

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

Ronald Arling Pursell (1930-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183859: Based on data supplied by Bryonames