Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
chioneurus
ID:
1193922

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 167 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193260



Common Names

  • Fissidens chioneurus
  • Chioneurus Fissidens Moss
  • Chioneurus Moss


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Description

Fissidens chioneurus (also called Chioneurus Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small moss with a creeping, branched stem. It has short, ovate-lanceolate leaves with a distinct midrib and a serrate margin. It is native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa and South America, and is commonly found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens chioneurus is an ornamental plant that is often used in aquariums, as it helps to filter out pollutants and provide oxygen to the water. Additionally, it can be used as a ground cover in gardens, as it is low-maintenance and can help to prevent soil erosion. It is also known for its ability to thrive in a variety of environments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens chioneurus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in small, globular heads. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a few small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens chioneurus can be propagated by division of the clumps in spring. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a variety of soils. It can be grown in full sun, but will require more frequent watering. It is best to keep the soil moist, but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.

Where to Find Fissidens chioneurus

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

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180642: Based on data supplied by Bryonames