Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
inaequalilimbatus
ID:
1194202

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paris & Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 31: 118 1904

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193540



Common Names

  • Fissidens inaequalilimbatus
  • Inaequalilimbatus Fissidens
  • Inaequalilimbatus Moss


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Description

Fissidens inaequalilimbatus (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 inaequalilimbatus 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

The flower of Fissidens inaequalilimbatus is small and inconspicuous, with a single yellow-green petal. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens inaequalilimbatus 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 inaequalilimbatus

Fissidens inaequalilimbatus 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

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181056: Based on data supplied by Bryonames