Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
circinalis
ID:
1193925

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot., Suppl. 2: 138 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193263



Common Names

  • Fissidens circinalis
  • Circinal Fissidens Moss
  • Circinal Moss


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Description

Fissidens circinalis (also called Circinate 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 circinalis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and gardens. It is also used as a ground cover in shady areas and as a soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens circinalis 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 circinalis is a small, tufted moss with bright green, lance-shaped leaves. It is easy to cultivate and propagate, as it can be grown in a variety of substrates, including soil, sand, and gravel. It prefers moist, shady environments and can be propagated by division or by spores. It is best to keep the soil moist and not allow it to dry out completely.

Where to Find Fissidens circinalis

Fissidens circinalis 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

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: 35180648: Based on data supplied by Bryonames