Fissidens loennbergii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
loennbergii
ID:
1194325
Status:
valid
Authors:
P. de la Varde
Source:
tro
Year:
1947
Citation Micro:
Svensk Bot. Tidskr. 41: 3. 1 1947
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193663
Common Names
- Loennbergii Fissidens
- Loennbergii Moss
- Loennbergii Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens loennbergii (also called Loennberg's Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with ovate-lanceolate leaves that are up to 16 mm long and 3.2 mm wide. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens loennbergii is often used in aquariums and ponds as a decorative plant. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a natural filter for water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens loennbergii has small, yellowish-green flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and have a rounded shape.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens loennbergii 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 loennbergii
Fissidens loennbergii can be found in tropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Fissidens loennbergii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens loennbergii?
Fissidens loennbergii
What type of plant is Fissidens loennbergii?
Moss
Where is Fissidens loennbergii 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
Robert André Léopold Potier de la Varde (1878-1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.de la Varde' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181243: Based on data supplied by Bryonames