Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
cuspidifer
ID:
1193977

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 55: 271. 8 f. 3 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193315



Common Names

  • Fissidens cuspidifer
  • Cuspidifer Fissidens Moss
  • Cuspidifer Moss


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Description

Fissidens cuspidifer (also called Cusp-bearing Fissidens, among many other common names) is a species of moss with small, yellow-green, ovate-lanceolate leaves that are slightly toothed at the apex. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens cuspidifer 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 cuspidifer has small, yellowish-green flowers. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Fissidens cuspidifer

Fissidens cuspidifer is native to South America and can be found in moist, shaded areas of the Andes Mountains.

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

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180741: Based on data supplied by Bryonames