Fissidens perdecurrens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
perdecurrens
ID:
1179640
Status:
valid
Authors:
Besch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1898
Citation Micro:
J. Bot. (Morot) 12: 293 1898
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178978
Common Names
- Curved Fissidens
- Decurrent Fissidens
- Slender Fissidens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens perdecurrens (also called Fissidens perdecurrens, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is native to North America, Central America, and South America. It is found in moist, shady habitats in forests, swamps, and along streams.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens perdecurrens can be used in aquariums as a decorative plant and can help to reduce nitrate levels in the water. It can also be used to create a natural habitat for fish and other aquatic creatures.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissidens perdecurrens is small, with a yellowish-green color. The seed is small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a light green color.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens perdecurrens can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of air circulation. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy, and should be allowed to dry out slightly between waterings. Fertilizer should be applied sparingly, as too much can cause the plant to become leggy.
Where to Find Fissidens perdecurrens
Fissidens perdecurrens can be found in moist, shady forests in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Fissidens perdecurrens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens perdecurrens?
Fissidens perdecurrens
What type of plant is Fissidens perdecurrens?
Moss
What is the natural habitat of Fissidens perdecurrens?
Moist, shady areas
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
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35155299: Based on data supplied by Bryonames