Description
Fissidens lindbergii (also called Lindberg's Fissidens, among many other common names) is a perennial herbaceous plant native to China, Vietnam, and Thailand. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as forests, and has long, slender stems with ovate-lanceolate leaves.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens lindbergii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, skin diseases, and wounds. It is also used as an ornamental plant due to its attractive foliage and fragrant flowers.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissidens lindbergii is a species of moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It is best grown in moist, acidic soil in partial shade. It prefers a soil pH between 4.5 and 5.5. It can be propagated by division in spring or early summer. Spores can be collected in late summer and sown in a moist, sterile medium.
Where to Find Fissidens lindbergii
Fissidens lindbergii can be found in moist, shady areas in North America, Europe, and Asia.