Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
pseudoceylonensis
ID:
1209785

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.C. Tan & M.S. Choy

Source:
tro

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
J. Bryol. 24: 48 2002

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001209123



Common Names

  • Fissidens pseudoceylonensis
  • Pseudoceylonensis moss
  • Ceylon moss


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Description

Fissidens pseudoceylonensis (also called 'Pseudoceylon Fissidens', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Fissidentaceae. It is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, growing on moist rocks, tree trunks, and soil. It has a small, flat thallus with a bright green color and a slightly lobed margin.

Uses & Benefits

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

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens pseudoceylonensis has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens pseudoceylonensis is a small, low-growing plant that is native to Sri Lanka. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division in spring or autumn, or by spore sowing.

Where to Find Fissidens pseudoceylonensis

Fissidens pseudoceylonensis can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, and Southeast 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

Benito Ching Tan (1946-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.C.Tan' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35210406: Based on data supplied by Bryonames