Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
glaucissimus
ID:
1194115

Status:
valid

Authors:
Welw. & Duby

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Mém. Soc. Phys. Genève 21: 223. 3 f. 4 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193453



Common Names

  • Glaucissimus Fissidens
  • Glaucissimus Moss
  • Glaucissimus Pocket Moss


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Description

Fissidens glaucissimus (also called Glaucous Fissidens, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to North America. It is a small, greenish-brown moss with a creeping, branching habit. It grows in moist, shady areas and is often found on rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It is also found in wetland habitats such as swamps, marshes, and bogs.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens glaucissimus is often used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and is known to be a good soil stabilizer.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fissidens glaucissimus var. minor Welw. & Duby

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens glaucissimus is a small, pale yellow or cream-colored flower. The seed is a small, dark brown seed that is roughly 1-2 mm in diameter. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a thin stem and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Fissidens glaucissimus

Fissidens glaucissimus is found in moist, shady areas in tropical regions of South America, Africa, and Asia.

Fissidens glaucissimus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens glaucissimus?

Fissidens glaucissimus

What type of plant is Fissidens glaucissimus?

Fissidens glaucissimus is a species of moss.

Where is Fissidens glaucissimus found?

Fissidens glaucissimus is found in Mexico and Central America.

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

Friedrich Welwitsch (1806-1872): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Welw.' in the authors string.
Jean Étienne Duby (1798-1885): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Duby' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180932: Based on data supplied by Bryonames