Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
microcarpus
ID:
1194387

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mitt.

Source:
tro

Year:
1863

Citation Micro:
J. Proc. Linn. Soc., Bot. 7: 162 1863

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193725



Common Names

  • Fissidens microcarpus
  • Microcarpus' Fissidens
  • Microcarpus Moss


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Description

Fissidens microcarpus (also called Microcarpus 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 microcarpus 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens microcarpus is a small, yellowish-green, and inconspicuous. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens microcarpus can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in an aquarium or terrarium. It should be kept in a well-drained soil mix and should be fertilized regularly. It can also be grown in a hydroponic system.

Where to Find Fissidens microcarpus

Fissidens microcarpus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, 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

William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181328: Based on data supplied by Bryonames