Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
rivularis
ID:
1179750

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Spruce) Schimp.

Source:
tro

Year:
1851

Citation Micro:
Bryol. Eur. 1: 199. 102 (fasc. 46–47 Mon. Suppl. : 1. 2) 1851

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001179088



Common Names

  • Rivularis Moss
  • Rivularis Fissidens
  • Rivularis Moss Fissidens


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Description

Fissidens rivularis (also called Stream Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small moss species that typically grows in tufts with small, ovate-lanceolate leaves. It is native to the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina, and is found in humid habitats, such as in wet rocks, on wet soil, and in streams.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens rivularis is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens rivularis is small and inconspicuous, usually yellow-green in color. The seed is a small, dark brown capsule that contains a single seed. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single set of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens rivularis can be propagated by division of the clumps and by spore sowing. Cultivation is best in a moist, shaded position in a humus-rich, acidic soil.

Where to Find Fissidens rivularis

Fissidens rivularis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, including Mexico, Central America, and 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

Richard Spruce (1817-1893): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Spruce' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35155472: Based on data supplied by Bryonames