Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
lancifolius
ID:
1194274

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.B. Bartram

Source:
tro

Year:
1939

Citation Micro:
Occas. Pap. Bernice Pauahi Bishop Mus. 15(8): 94. 1 1939

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193612



Common Names

  • Fissidens Lancifolius
  • Lancifolius Moss
  • Fissidens Moss


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Description

Fissidens lancifolius (also called Lance-leaved Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with lance-shaped leaves. It is native to South America, and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens lancifolius 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 flower of Fissidens lancifolius is small, yellow-green and inconspicuous. The seed is small, reddish-brown and has a smooth surface. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, long leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens lancifolius 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 lancifolius

Fissidens lancifolius is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, where it grows in moist, shady areas.

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

Edwin Bunting Bartram (1878-1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.B.Bartram' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181170: Based on data supplied by Bryonames