Fissidens argyroloma - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
argyroloma
ID:
1193793
Status:
valid
Authors:
P. de la Varde
Source:
tro
Year:
1934
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. Lichénol. 6: 132. 1 1934
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193131
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Fissidens argyroloma (also called Argyroloma 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 argyroloma is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used for water filtration and to provide shade and shelter for fish and other aquatic creatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissidens argyroloma is small and inconspicuous, with no petals or sepals. The seed of Fissidens argyroloma is a small, black, kidney-shaped spore. The seedlings of Fissidens argyroloma are small and delicate, with a single leaf and no stem.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens argyroloma is a small, tufted moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium. When propagating by division, divide the tuft into smaller pieces and replant in moist soil. When propagating by spore, collect the spores from the sporophyte and sow them on moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a shady area until the moss begins to grow.
Where to Find Fissidens argyroloma
Fissidens argyroloma 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
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: 35180421: Based on data supplied by Bryonames