Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
fissicaulis
ID:
1194073

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1874

Citation Micro:
J. Mus. Godeffroy 3(6): 59 1874

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193411



Common Names

  • Fissicaulis Moss
  • Fissicaulis Fissidens
  • Fissidens Fissicaulis


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Description

Fissidens fissicaulis (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 fissicaulis 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 fissicaulis has small yellowish green flowers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Fissidens fissicaulis

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

Fissidens fissicaulis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens fissicaulis?

Fissidens fissicaulis

What type of plant is Fissidens fissicaulis?

Moss

Where does Fissidens fissicaulis 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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180872: Based on data supplied by Bryonames