Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
incurvus
ID:
1194217

Status:
valid

Authors:
Starke ex Röhl.

Source:
tro

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Deutschl. Fl. (ed. 2), Kryptog. Gew. 3: 76 1813

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193555



Common Names

  • Fissidens incurvus
  • Incurvus Fissidens
  • Incurvus Moss


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Description

Fissidens incurvus (also called Curved Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a yellow margin on the leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens incurvus is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a natural filter for water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens incurvus is small and inconspicuous, and is usually greenish-brown in color. The seed is tiny, and is usually black or dark brown in color. The seedlings are small and delicate, and have a single leaf that is usually greenish-brown in color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens incurvus 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 incurvus

Fissidens incurvus 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

Johann Christoph Röhling (1757-1813): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Röhl.' in the authors string.
Johann Christian Starke (1744-1808): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Starke' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181076: Based on data supplied by Bryonames