Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
granulatus
ID:
1194136

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Geh. & Hampe) Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. 471 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193474



Common Names

  • Granulate Fissidens
  • Granulate Moss
  • Granulate Pocket Moss


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Description

Fissidens granulatus (also called Granular 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 granulatus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens granulatus 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 granulatus 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 granulatus

Fissidens granulatus is native to South America and can be found in moist, shaded areas of the Amazon Basin.

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

Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Adalbert Geheeb (1842-1909): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Geh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180966: Based on data supplied by Bryonames