Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
punctulatus
ID:
1179714

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sande Lac.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Verh. Kon. Ned. Akad. Wetensch., Afd. Natuurk. 13: 2. 1c 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179052



Common Names

  • Fissidens punctulatus
  • Punctulatus Moss
  • Dot Moss


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Description

Fissidens punctulatus (also called 'Punctate Fissidens' and 'Dot Fissidens', among many other common names) is a small moss with a thin, bright green, and glossy foliage. It is native to Central and South America, and is commonly found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens punctulatus is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It can also be used to create a natural filter for water, as it helps to remove pollutants and toxins from the water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens punctulatus is small, greenish-brown, and has no petals. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Fissidens punctulatus

Fissidens punctulatus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Fissidens punctulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens punctulatus?

Fissidens punctulatus

What type of plant is Fissidens punctulatus?

Fissidens punctulatus is a species of moss

Where is Fissidens punctulatus found?

Fissidens punctulatus is found in South America

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

Cornelius Marinus van der Sande Lacoste (1815-1887): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sande Lac.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35155409: Based on data supplied by Bryonames