Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
bourgaeanus
ID:
1193843

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Sci. Nat. Cherbourg 16: 170 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193181



Common Names

  • Bourgeau's Fissidens
  • Bourgeau Fissidens
  • Fissidens bourgaeanus


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Description

Fissidens bourgaeanus (also called Bourgès' Fissidens, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted, yellow-green moss with a broad, flat leaf. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in woods, on rocks, and in crevices. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens bourgaeanus is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is an excellent oxygenator and helps to keep the water clean and clear. It also provides shade and shelter for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens bourgaeanus is small and inconspicuous, with no petals or sepals. The seed of Fissidens bourgaeanus is a small, black, kidney-shaped spore. The seedlings of Fissidens bourgaeanus are small and delicate, with a single leaf and no stem.

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Where to Find Fissidens bourgaeanus

Fissidens bourgaeanus is native to Europe and North Africa.

Fissidens bourgaeanus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens bourgaeanus?

Fissidens bourgaeanus

What type of plant is Fissidens bourgaeanus?

Moss

Where is Fissidens bourgaeanus found?

Fissidens bourgaeanus 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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180502: Based on data supplied by Bryonames