Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
gymnocarpus
ID:
1195551

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.G. Stone

Source:
tro

Year:
1983

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 12: 553. f. 1–2 1983

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194889



Common Names

  • Fissidens gymnocarpus
  • Naked-fruited Fissidens
  • Naked-fruited Oak-moss


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Description

Fissidens gymnocarpus (also called Naked Fissidens, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to North America. It is a small, tufted plant with a yellowish-green colour and a short stem. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually in high altitude regions.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens gymnocarpus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens gymnocarpus is small and yellow. It has a single seed, which is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens gymnocarpus can be propagated by division of the plant or by sowing spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and full sun. It is best grown in acidic soils.

Where to Find Fissidens gymnocarpus

Fissidens gymnocarpus is a species of moss found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia, and North America.

Fissidens gymnocarpus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens gymnocarpus?

Fissidens gymnocarpus

What is the common name of Fissidens gymnocarpus?

N/A

Where is Fissidens gymnocarpus found?

South 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

Ilma Grace Stone (1913-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'I.G.Stone' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35182924: Based on data supplied by Bryonames