Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
hymenodon
ID:
1194196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Besch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1885

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 7, 2: 85 1885

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193534



Common Names

  • Fissidens hymenodon
  • Hymenodon Fissidens
  • Hymenodon Moss


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Description

Fissidens hymenodon (also called 'Cushion Moss', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss with bright green, glossy leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens hymenodon is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums, and is also used as a ground cover in gardens and landscaping.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a short calyx and a short corolla. Seed: small, brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens hymenodon can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in an aquarium or in a terrarium.

Where to Find Fissidens hymenodon

Fissidens hymenodon can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Oceania.

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

Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181044: Based on data supplied by Bryonames