Fissidens firmus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- FAQ
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
firmus
ID:
1194072
Status:
valid
Authors:
Mitt.
Source:
tro
Year:
1859
Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot., Suppl. 2: 139 1859
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193410
Common Names
- Firmus Moss
- Firmus Fissidens
- Fissidens Firmus
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens firmus (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 firmus is often used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, as it provides a natural look and helps to keep the water clean. It can also be used in landscaping to provide ground cover and to help prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens firmus has small yellowish green flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Fissidens firmus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Fissidens firmus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens firmus?
Fissidens firmus
What type of plant is Fissidens firmus?
Moss
Where does Fissidens firmus 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
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: 35180870: Based on data supplied by Bryonames