Fissidens kammadensis - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kammadensis
ID:
1215098
Status:
valid
Authors:
Manju, K.P. Rajesh & Madhus.
Source:
tro
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Acta Biol. Hung. 50: 160 2008
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001214436
Common Names
- Fissidens kammadensis
- Kammadensis Moss
- Fissidens Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens kammadensis (also called Kammadensis Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen moss that is native to the tropical regions of Africa and Asia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and its physical characteristics include a flat, green thallus with small, rounded leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens kammadensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissidens kammadensis is small and yellowish-green in color. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are short and slender with a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens kammadensis can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It needs to be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly. It is also important to keep the soil pH between 5.5 and 6.5.
Where to Find Fissidens kammadensis
Fissidens kammadensis can be found in South Africa.
Fissidens kammadensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens kammadensis?
Fissidens kammadensis
What type of plant is Fissidens kammadensis?
A moss
Where is Fissidens kammadensis found?
Fissidens kammadensis is found in the tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia
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
Kunhi Purayil Rajesh (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.P.Rajesh' in the authors string.
C. N. Manju (b.1975): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Manju' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35217825: Based on data supplied by Bryonames