Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
megalotis
ID:
1194381

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schimp. ex Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1858

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 16: 154 1858

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193719



Common Names

  • Fissidens megalotis
  • Megalotis' Fissidens
  • Megalotis Moss


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Description

Fissidens megalotis (also called Megalotis 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 megalotis is an ornamental plant that is used in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used to decorate gardens and ponds. It is known to be a great oxygenator and can help to keep the water clean and clear. It also helps to reduce algae growth and can provide shelter for fish and other aquatic animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fissidens megalotis sub. helictocaulos (Müll. Hal.) Brugg.-Nann.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens megalotis is small and yellow-green in color. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and thin with a bright green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens megalotis 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 megalotis

Fissidens menyhartii 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

Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
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: 35181320: Based on data supplied by Bryonames