Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
delicatulus
ID:
1193994

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ångstr.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Öfvers. Förh. Kongl. Svenska Vetensk.-Akad. 29(4): 20 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193332



Common Names

  • Delicatulus Fissidens
  • Delicatulus Moss
  • Delicatulus Leafy Moss


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Description

Fissidens delicatulus (also called 'Delicate 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 delicatulus is a popular aquarium plant that is often used to provide a natural look to the tank. It is also used as a ground cover in outdoor gardens, as it is tolerant of low light and humidity levels. The plant is known to be a great oxygenator, helping to keep the water clean and clear.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens delicatulus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens delicatulus 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 delicatulus

Fissidens delicatulus 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,