Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
brachypus
ID:
1193846

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
J. Linn. Soc., Bot. 12: 590 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193184



Common Names

  • Brachypus Fissidens
  • Brachyp Fissidens
  • Fissidens brachypus


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Description

Fissidens brachypus (also called Short-Stalked 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 brachypus is used in aquariums to provide a natural look and to help filter the water. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens brachypus is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Fissidens brachypus

Fissidens brachypus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Fissidens brachypus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens brachypus?

Fissidens brachypus

What type of plant is Fissidens brachypus?

Moss

Where is Fissidens brachypus found?

Fissidens brachypus 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: 35180506: Based on data supplied by Bryonames