Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
dealbatus
ID:
1193987

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. f. & Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 2: 63. 84 f. 2 1854

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193325



Common Names

  • Fissidens dealbatus
  • Dealbate Fissidens Moss
  • Dealbate Moss


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Description

Fissidens dealbatus (also called 'Whitened Fissidens', among many other common names) is a small, green moss with a creeping habit. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as woodlands and riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens dealbatus is a small moss that is often used in aquariums to provide a natural look. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative element in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens dealbatus has small, yellowish-green flowers, which are followed by small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens dealbatus can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. The plant prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is best to keep the soil moist but not overly wet. Fertilize the plant once a month with a balanced liquid fertilizer.

Where to Find Fissidens dealbatus

Fissidens dealbatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180751: Based on data supplied by Bryonames