Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
excurrentinervis
ID:
1194049

Status:
valid

Authors:
R.S. Williams

Source:
tro

Year:
1903

Citation Micro:
Bull. New York Bot. Gard. 3(9): 112 1903

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193387



Common Names

  • Fissidens excurrentinervis
  • Excurrentinervis Fissidens
  • Excurrentinervis Moss


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Description

Fissidens excurrentinervis (also called Excurrent Moss, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss species with a creeping habit. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves with a serrate margin. It is native to Asia and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens excurrentinervis is used in aquariums as a decorative plant. It can also be used as a natural filter, absorbing nitrates and other pollutants from the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens excurrentinervis is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellow-green petal. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens excurrentinervis 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 excurrentinervis

Fissidens excurrentinervis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Fissidens excurrentinervis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens excurrentinervis?

Fissidens excurrentinervis

What type of plant is Fissidens excurrentinervis?

Moss

Where does Fissidens excurrentinervis grow?

On rocks and soil in moist, shady areas

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

Robert Statham Williams (1859-1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.S.Williams' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180841: Based on data supplied by Bryonames