Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
beckettii
ID:
1193823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1873

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 13: 325 1873

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193161



Common Names

  • Fissidens beckettii
  • Beckettii Moss
  • Fissidens Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Fissidens beckettii 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 beckettii is small and inconspicuous, usually greenish-brown in color. The seed is a small, black, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf with a small notch at the tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens beckettii is a small moss species native to North America, Central America, and South America. It is an easy-to-grow species that can be propagated from spores or by division. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a variety of soils. It is an evergreen species that will spread slowly over time. It is best suited for use as a groundcover in shady areas.

Where to Find Fissidens beckettii

Fissidens beckettii is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia.

Fissidens beckettii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens beckettii?

Fissidens beckettii

What type of plant is Fissidens beckettii?

Moss

Where is Fissidens beckettii found?

Fissidens beckettii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

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: 35180470: Based on data supplied by Bryonames