Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
celticus
ID:
1186989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paton

Source:
tro

Year:
1965

Citation Micro:
Trans. Brit. Bryol. Soc. 4: 780. f. 2 1965

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186327



Common Names

  • Fissidens celticus
  • Celticus Fissidens
  • Celticus Fissidens Moss


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Description

Fissidens celticus (also called 'Celtic Fissidens' among many other common names) is a species of moss found in Europe and North America. It has a yellow-green color and is characterized by its short, lanceolate leaves with serrated margins. It typically grows in moist, shady areas and is commonly found in woodlands and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens celticus is used as a soil conditioner and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens celticus has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne on short stalks. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves that are arranged in a rosette.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens celticus is a small, tufted moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers acidic soil and should be kept moist but not wet. It is best grown in partial shade.

Where to Find Fissidens celticus

Fissidens celticus is native to Europe and North Africa.

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 Annette Paton (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paton' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168398: Based on data supplied by Bryonames