Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
patentifolius
ID:
1186687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schiavone

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Lilloa 35(3): 53. f. 5 1981

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001186025



Common Names

  • Fissidens patentifolius
  • Patent-Leaved Fissidens
  • Crisped Fissidens


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Description

Fissidens patentifolius (also called Patent-Leaved Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a creeping habit. It is native to North America and grows in rocky areas, grasslands, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens patentifolius is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens patentifolius has small, white flowers that grow in clusters at the top of the plant. The seeds are small and oval-shaped, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens patentifolius is a small, evergreen, tufted fern. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It can be propagated by division or spore sowing.

Where to Find Fissidens patentifolius

Fissidens patentifolius can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia in moist, shady habitats such as bogs, fens, and wet meadows.

Fissidens patentifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens patentifolius?

Fissidens patentifolius

What type of habitat does Fissidens patentifolius grow in?

Moist, shady habitats

What is the size of Fissidens patentifolius?

1-2 mm in length

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

María Magdalena Schiavone (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schiavone' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35167871: Based on data supplied by Bryonames