Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
elongatus
ID:
1194034

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot., Suppl. 2: 139 1859

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193372



Common Names

  • Fissidens elongatus
  • Elongatus Fissidens
  • Elongatus Moss


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Description

Fissidens elongatus (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 elongatus is a popular aquarium plant, as it provides a lush, green look and can help to oxygenate the water. It is also used as a food source for some species of fish, as well as for its medicinal properties, such as its ability to reduce inflammation and treat skin conditions.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens elongatus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens elongatus is a small aquatic moss that can be grown in shallow water or on damp soil. It is easy to propagate by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a variety of substrates, including sand, gravel, and peat moss. It is tolerant of a wide range of pH levels, but prefers slightly acidic conditions. It can be grown in full sun, but will require more frequent watering. It is best to keep the soil moist, but not soggy.

Where to Find Fissidens elongatus

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

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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180823: Based on data supplied by Bryonames