Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
dongensis
ID:
1194015

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. France 41: 79 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193353



Common Names

  • Dongensis Moss
  • Dongensis Fissidens
  • Fissidens Dongensis


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Description

Fissidens dongensis (also called Fissidens fontanus, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in tropical regions of the world. It is a small plant with a creeping stem and small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is found in moist, shady places such as forests, swamps, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens dongensis 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 dongensis has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and delicate, with narrow, pointed leaves.

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Where to Find Fissidens dongensis

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

Fissidens dongensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens dongensis?

Fissidens dongensis

What type of plant is Fissidens dongensis?

Moss

Where is Fissidens dongensis 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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180798: Based on data supplied by Bryonames