Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
canalae
ID:
1193905

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth. & Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1909

Citation Micro:
Oefvers. Förh. Finska Vetensk.-Soc. 51A(17): 8 1909

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193243



Common Names

  • Fissidens canalae
  • Canalae Moss
  • Fissidens Moss


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Description

Fissidens canalae (also called Fissidens canalae, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Fissidentaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a stem-like axis and leaves arranged in a spiral. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens canalae is a small moss that is often used in aquariums to provide a natural look. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative element in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens canalae is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is tiny, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Fissidens canalae

Fissidens canalae can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in Europe and North America.

Fissidens canalae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens canalae?

Fissidens canalae

What type of habitat does Fissidens canalae prefer?

Fissidens canalae prefers moist, shady habitats.

What is the size of Fissidens canalae?

Fissidens canalae is a small moss, typically growing to a height of 1-2 cm.

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

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180616: Based on data supplied by Bryonames