Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
benitotanii
ID:
1215315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Z. Iwats., K.T. Yong & Tad. Suzuki

Source:
tro

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Gard. Bull. Singapore 61: 49 2009

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214653



Common Names

  • Fissidens benitotanii
  • Totani's Fissidens
  • Fissidens Moss


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Description

Fissidens benitotanii (also called 'Liverwort', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Fissidentaceae. It is a small, green plant with a thallose, or flattened, body. It is native to India and is found in tropical and subtropical moist montane forests. It is a terrestrial species found on soil or on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens benitotanii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens benitotanii has small, yellowish-green flowers that are arranged in a single row. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens benitotanii is a tropical plant native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division of the root system. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in a well-draining, sandy soil. It should be kept moist but not wet. It can be propagated by seed, but this is a slow process. It should be grown in bright, indirect light and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Fissidens benitotanii

Fissidens benitotanii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

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

Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
Tadashi Suzuki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tad.Suzuki' in the authors string.
Kien Thai Yong (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.T.Yong' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35218128: Based on data supplied by Bryonames