Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
gomae
ID:
1194124

Status:
valid

Authors:
P. de la Varde & V. Leroy bis

Source:
tro

Year:
1947

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. État Brux. 18: 156. 10 1947

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193462



Common Names

  • Goma Fissidens
  • Goma Moss
  • Goma Pocket Moss


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Description

Fissidens gomae (also called Goma Fissidens, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to South 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 gomae is 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens gomae has small, yellowish-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate, with pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens gomae can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spores. It prefers a moist, shady location and can be grown in a variety of soils. It should be kept moist but not wet. It is best to use a well-draining soil mix and to avoid overwatering. Fertilizer is not necessary but can be used if desired. It can be propagated by division of the clumps or by spores.

Where to Find Fissidens gomae

Fissidens gomae is native to tropical and subtropical regions of South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Fissidens gomae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens gomae?

Fissidens gomae

What type of plant is Fissidens gomae?

Fissidens gomae is a species of moss.

Where is Fissidens gomae found?

Fissidens gomae is found in Japan.

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

Jean-François Leroy (1915-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.-F.Leroy' in the authors string.
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180949: Based on data supplied by Bryonames