Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
kurzii
ID:
1194269

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 163 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193607



Common Names

  • Fissidens Kurzii
  • Kurzii Moss
  • Fissidens Moss


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Description

Fissidens kurzii (also called Kurz’s Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a creeping habit and a bright green color. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens kurzii can be used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums, as it helps to create a natural-looking environment. It can also be used as a natural filter for water, as it helps to keep the water clean and clear. Additionally, it can be used as a soil conditioner, as it helps to improve the soil structure and increase the nutrient content of the soil.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fissidens kurzii are small and inconspicuous, with a yellowish-green color. The seeds are tiny and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens kurzii can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. When grown in a pot, it should be repotted every two to three years. When grown in the ground, it should be kept moist and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Fissidens kurzii

Fissidens kurzii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Central and South America.

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181162: Based on data supplied by Bryonames