Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
ellipticoides
ID:
1213208

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brugg.-Nann. & Kürschner

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 26: 107 2004

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001212546



Common Names

  • Fissidens Moss
  • Elliptic Fissidens
  • Fissidens ellipticoides


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Description

Fissidens ellipticoides (also called Elliptic Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant that grows in a rosette shape. It has small, oblong leaves with pointed tips and short stems. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens ellipticoides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as a ground cover or in hanging baskets.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens ellipticoides has small yellow flowers with a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens ellipticoides is a small, cushion-forming moss that is native to Europe and North America. It is a slow-growing species that prefers moist, shady areas and can be propagated from spores or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the ground in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Fissidens ellipticoides

Fissidens ellipticoides can be found in Europe, North America, and Asia.

Fissidens ellipticoides FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens ellipticoides?

Fissidens ellipticoides

What type of plant is Fissidens ellipticoides?

Moss

Where is Fissidens ellipticoides found?

In temperate regions of the world

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

Harald Kürschner (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kurschner' in the authors string.
Maria Alida Bruggeman-Nannenga (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brugg.-Nann.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35215138: Based on data supplied by Bryonames