Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
incertus
ID:
1194205

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér. & P. de la Varde

Source:
tro

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Rev. Gén. Bot. 29: 293. 22 f. 2 1917

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193543



Common Names

  • Fissidens incertus
  • Incertus Fissidens
  • Incertus Moss


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Description

Fissidens incertus (also called 'Uncertain 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 incertus 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 incertus 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 incertus 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 incertus

Fissidens incertus 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

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181060: Based on data supplied by Bryonames