Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
lautokensis
ID:
1194284

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 55: 270. 8 f. 4 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193622



Common Names

  • Lautokensis Fissidens
  • Lautokensis Moss
  • Lautokensis Moss


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Description

Fissidens lautokensis (also called Lautokensis Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with ovate-lanceolate leaves that are slightly curved and have a short, blunt apex. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, and typically grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens lautokensis is used in the aquarium trade as a decorative moss. It is also used in terrariums to create a naturalistic look.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens lautokensis has small yellowish flowers with four petals. The seeds are tiny, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens lautokensis 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 garden. It requires regular watering and should be kept in a well-draining soil. It can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores.

Where to Find Fissidens lautokensis

Fissidens lautokensis is native to Fiji.

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

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181182: Based on data supplied by Bryonames