Description
Fissidens nobreganus (also called 'Nobrega's fissidens', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green moss with a thin, glossy texture. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady areas such as woods, meadows, and stream banks.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens nobreganus is an ornamental plant used in gardens and is known for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens nobreganus has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small, with a single stem and two leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissidens nobreganus is a small, tufted moss with a creeping, branching stem. It is best propagated by division of the tufts or by spore sowing. It prefers a moist, shady location in acidic soil.
Where to Find Fissidens nobreganus
Fissidens nobreganus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.