Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
fautauae
ID:
1187142

Status:
valid

Authors:
H. Whittier & H.A. Mill.

Source:
tro

Year:
1967

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 70: 83. f. 47–56 1967

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186480



Common Names

  • Fissidens fautauae
  • Fautauae Moss
  • Fautaua Fissidens


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Description

Fissidens fautauae (also called Fissidens fontanus, among many other common names) is a small moss with a yellowish-green color. It is native to the tropical regions of South America, and is found in humid forests and along riverbanks. It has a small, compact form, with small, glossy leaves and a thin stem.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens fautauae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used to make a tea that is believed to have medicinal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens fautauae has small, yellow flowers that are clustered together in a head-like structure. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have a single, narrow leaf.

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Where to Find Fissidens fautauae

Fissidens fautauae is found in the Northern Hemisphere, including Europe, Asia, and North America.

Fissidens fautauae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens fautauae?

Fissidens fautauae

What is the size of Fissidens fautauae?

It is a small moss, typically reaching heights of 0.5-2 cm.

Where is Fissidens fautauae found?

It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas.

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

Harvey Alfred Miller (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.A.Mill.' in the authors string.
Henry O. Whittier (b.1937): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.Whittier' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35168678: Based on data supplied by Bryonames