Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
closteri
ID:
1193932

Status:
valid

Authors:
Austin

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
Bull. Torrey Bot. Club 5: 21 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193270



Common Names

  • Fissidens closteri
  • Closteri Fissidens
  • Closter's Fissidens


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Description

Fissidens closteri (also called Closter 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 closteri is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and gardens. It can also be used as a ground cover in shady areas and as a soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fissidens closteri sub. kiushiuensis (Sakurai) Z. Iwats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens closteri 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 closteri

Fissidens closteri can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia and Australia.

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

Coe Finch Austin (1831-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Austin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180658: Based on data supplied by Bryonames