Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
cucullatus
ID:
1196500

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.G. Stone

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 15: 737. f. 1 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195838



Common Names

  • Fissidens cucullatus
  • Cucullatus Fissidens Moss
  • Cucullatus Moss


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Description

Fissidens cucullatus (also called Hooded Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small moss that is native to the tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens cucullatus is used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens cucullatus has small, yellowish-green flowers with a single perianth. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens cucullatus is a species of moss that can be propagated by division and sowing the spores. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It is best to use a well-draining soil mix with a pH of 5.5 to 6.5. The moss should be kept moist and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every few months.

Where to Find Fissidens cucullatus

Fissidens cucullatus can be found in moist, shady places in temperate regions of Europe and North America.

Fissidens cucullatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens cucullatus?

Fissidens cucullatus

What type of plant is Fissidens cucullatus?

Moss

Where is Fissidens cucullatus found?

Wetlands

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

Ilma Grace Stone (1913-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.G.Stone' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184233: Based on data supplied by Bryonames