Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
bilaspurense
ID:
1193831

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gangulee

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Soc. Bengal 11: 66. f. 5 1957

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193169



Common Names

  • Fissidens bilaspurense
  • Bilaspurense Moss
  • Fissidens Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Fissidens bilaspurense 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 bilaspurense 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 bilaspurense 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 bilaspurense

Fissidens bilaspurense is native to India and can be found in moist, shaded areas of the Himalayan foothills.

Fissidens bilaspurense FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens bilaspurense?

Fissidens bilaspurense

What type of plant is Fissidens bilaspurense?

Moss

Where is Fissidens bilaspurense found?

Fissidens bilaspurense 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

Hirendra Chandra Gangulee (1914-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gangulee' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180483: Based on data supplied by Bryonames