Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
haconicus
ID:
1194147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1900

Citation Micro:
Gen. Musc. Frond. 68 1900

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193485



Common Names

  • Haconicus Fissidens
  • Haconicus Moss
  • Haconicus Leafy Moss


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Description

Fissidens haconicus (also called 'Haconic Fissidens', among many other common names) is a small, reddish-brown moss with a thin, glossy, and smooth texture. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens haconicus 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

The flower of Fissidens haconicus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens haconicus can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a pot or in an aquarium. It should be kept moist and can be grown in a nutrient-rich substrate. It is best to keep the temperature between 18-22°C and the pH between 5.5-7.0.

Where to Find Fissidens haconicus

Fissidens haconicus is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, where it grows 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: 35180980: Based on data supplied by Bryonames