Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
leucodictyus
ID:
1194307

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 36: 86 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193645



Common Names

  • Leucodictyus Fissidens
  • Leucodictyus Moss
  • Leucodictyus Moss


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Description

Fissidens leucodictyus (also called White-net Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with ovate-lanceolate leaves that are up to 30 mm long and 6 mm wide. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens leucodictyus is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums, as it provides a natural look to the environment. It can also be used for erosion control and as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens leucodictyus 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 leucodictyus can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing. Cultivation requires a moist, shady environment with a soil pH between 5.5 and 7.0 and good drainage. The plant should be kept moist but not wet.

Where to Find Fissidens leucodictyus

Fissidens leucodictyus can be found in moist, shady areas in Central and South America.

Fissidens leucodictyus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens leucodictyus?

Fissidens leucodictyus

What type of plant is Fissidens leucodictyus?

Moss

Where is Fissidens leucodictyus found?

North America, Europe, and Asia

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: 35181214: Based on data supplied by Bryonames