Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
angustus
ID:
1193774

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thwaites & Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 13: 324 1873

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193112



Common Names

  • Fissidens Angustus
  • Angustus Fissidens
  • Fissidens Moss


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Description

Fissidens angustus (also called Angustus Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small moss with a bright green color. It has small, ovate leaves with a pointed tip and a short stem. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens angustus is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, and is also used as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens angustus is small and inconspicuous, usually greenish-brown in color. The seed is a small, dark brown, triangular-shaped spore. Seedlings are small, bright green, and have a single, slender leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens angustus 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 angustus

Fissidens angustus can be found in tropical Africa, including Angola, Cameroon, Congo, Gabon, and Zaire.

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

George Henry Kendrick Thwaites (1812-1882): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thwaites' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180397: Based on data supplied by Bryonames