Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
perobtusus
ID:
1179648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Proc. Linn. Soc. New South Wales 55: 272. 7 1930

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001178986



Common Names

  • Obtuse Fissidens
  • Slender Fissidens
  • Tiny Fissidens


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Description

Fissidens perobtusus (also called Fissidens perobtusus, 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 perobtusus is used in aquariums as a decorative plant and to provide oxygen to the water. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens perobtusus 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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Where to Find Fissidens perobtusus

Fissidens perobtusus can be found in moist, shady areas of the eastern United States, from New York to Florida.

Fissidens perobtusus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens perobtusus?

Fissidens perobtusus

What type of plant is Fissidens perobtusus?

Moss

What is the natural habitat of Fissidens perobtusus?

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

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35155309: Based on data supplied by Bryonames