Fissidens kiguchii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
kiguchii
ID:
1534460
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tad. Suzuki
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Hattoria. 6: 10. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018033
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens kiguchii (also called Kiguchi's Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a light green color. It is native to tropical regions of the world and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens kiguchii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, and is also used as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens kiguchii has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of two or three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens kiguchii can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady, and well-drained soils. It can be cultivated in an aquarium or terrarium. It should be kept moist and should not be allowed to dry out.
Where to Find Fissidens kiguchii
Fissidens kiguchii can be found in Mexico.
Fissidens kiguchii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens kiguchii?
Fissidens kiguchii
What is the common name of Fissidens kiguchii?
Kiguchi's Fissidens
What type of environment does Fissidens kiguchii prefer?
Fissidens kiguchii prefers moist, shady environments
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100438673: Based on data supplied by Bryonames