Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
diversifolioides
ID:
1194007

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gangulee

Source:
tro

Year:
1957

Citation Micro:
Bull. Bot. Soc. Bengal 11: 67. f. 6 1957

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193345



Common Names

  • Diversifolioides Moss
  • Diversifolioides Fissidens
  • Fissidens Diversifolioides


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Description

Fissidens diversifolioides (also called 'Diverse-leaved 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 diversifolioides 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 diversifolioides 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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Where to Find Fissidens diversifolioides

Fissidens diversifolioides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Central and South America, Africa, and Asia.

Fissidens diversifolioides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens diversifolioides?

Fissidens diversifolioides

What type of plant is Fissidens diversifolioides?

Moss

Where is Fissidens diversifolioides found?

North America

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

Hirendra Chandra Gangulee (1914-1992): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gangulee' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180786: Based on data supplied by Bryonames