Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
maschalanthus
ID:
1194374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mont.

Source:
tro

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 3, 4: 115 1845

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193712



Common Names

  • Fissidens maschalanthus
  • Maschalanthus' Fissidens
  • Maschalanthus Moss


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Description

Fissidens maschalanthus (also called Maschalanthus Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a creeping habit. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady areas such as woodlands, forest floors, and stream banks.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens maschalanthus 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 maschalanthus has small, yellow-green flowers, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings have small, ovate leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens maschalanthus can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shaded areas and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. When grown in a pot, it should be kept in a medium that is well-draining and has a neutral pH. When grown in the ground, it should be kept in a moist, shady area with a neutral pH. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Fissidens maschalanthus

Fissidens mateoensis is native to South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

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

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181312: Based on data supplied by Bryonames