Fissidens longtonianus - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
longtonianus
ID:
1214461
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z. Iwats. & Tad. Suzuki
Source:
tro
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 27: 244 2005
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001213799
Common Names
- Fissidens longtonianus
- Longton's Fissidens
- Longton's Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens longtonianus (also called Longton's Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate growth habit. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodland floors and rock crevices.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens longtonianus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscaping, and is also used for erosion control.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens longtonianus has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have two, narrow, pointed leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens longtonianus is a small, evergreen fern that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It can be grown in containers or in the ground.
Where to Find Fissidens longtonianus
Fissidens longtonianus can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Fissidens longtonianus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens longtonianus?
Fissidens longtonianus
What type of plant is Fissidens longtonianus?
Moss
Where is Fissidens longtonianus 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
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
Tadashi Suzuki: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Tad.Suzuki' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35216737: Based on data supplied by Bryonames