Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
pseudoplumosus
ID:
1170134

Status:
valid

Authors:
Bizot & Onr. ex Brugg.-Nann.

Source:
tro

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
J. Hattori Bot. Lab. 81: 170 1997

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001169472



Common Names

  • Pseudoplumosus Fissidens
  • Pseudoplumosus Moss
  • Fissidens Pseudoplumosus


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Description

Fissidens pseudoplumosus (also called False Plumose Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small moss with a creeping habit and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to tropical Asia and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens pseudoplumosus is used in aquariums and terrariums as a decorative plant. It is also used to provide shade and shelter for fish and other aquatic animals.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fissidens pseudoplumosus sub. subplanifrons (Bizot & Onr. ex Brugg.-Nann.) Brugg.-Nann. & Arts

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens pseudoplumosus is a small, yellow-green spike, with a single spikelet per stem. The seed is a small, black, ovoid, with a single seed per spikelet. The seedlings are small, yellow-green, with a single leaf per seedling.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens pseudoplumosus is a small, tufted, aquatic moss that grows in shallow, slow-moving water. It prefers a slightly acidic environment and can be propagated by division or by spores. It should be planted in a substrate of fine gravel or sand and kept moist. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Fissidens pseudoplumosus

Fissidens pseudoplumosus can be found in tropical regions of Africa and 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

Maurice Bizot (1905-1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Bizot' in the authors string.
Maria Alida Bruggeman-Nannenga (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brugg.-Nann.' in the authors string.
Maurice Onraedt (1904-1998): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Onr.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35140649: Based on data supplied by Bryonames