Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
henryae
ID:
1195374

Status:
valid

Authors:
I.G. Stone

Source:
tro

Year:
1984

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 13: 159. f. 1 1984

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001194712



Common Names

  • Fissidens henryae
  • Henryae Fissidens
  • Henry's Fissidens


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Description

Fissidens henryae (also called ‘Henry’s Fissidens Moss’, among many other common names) is a species of moss that is native to North America. It has a bright green color and grows in small, tufted clumps that are densely packed together. It grows in humid, moist environments such as rainforests and wetter parts of woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens henryae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping. It is also used to help retain moisture in soil and to prevent soil erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens henryae has small, yellow flowers with four petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens henryae is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It is best to use a soil mix that is high in organic matter and well-draining. The moss should be kept moist but not wet, and it should be fertilized occasionally with a balanced fertilizer. It is also important to keep the moss free of debris and weeds.

Where to Find Fissidens henryae

Fissidens henryae can be found in the eastern United States, primarily in the Appalachian Mountains.

Fissidens henryae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens henryae?

Fissidens henryae

What type of plant is Fissidens henryae?

Fissidens henryae is a moss species.

Where is Fissidens henryae found?

Fissidens henryae is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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: 35182706: Based on data supplied by Bryonames