Fissidens rotundifolius - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rotundifolius
ID:
1534493
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brugg.-Nann.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2022
Citation Micro:
Cryptogamie, Bryologie. 43(2): 28. 2022
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018046
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens rotundifolius (also called Round-leaved Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a dark green color. It is native to tropical regions of the world and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens rotundifolius is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, and is also used as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens rotundifolius has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a short, white style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens rotundifolius can be propagated by division or by sowing seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where to Find Fissidens rotundifolius
Fissidens rotundifolius is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Fissidens rotundifolius FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens rotundifolius?
Fissidens rotundifolius
What is the common name of Fissidens rotundifolius?
Rotundifolius Moss
Where is Fissidens rotundifolius found?
Fissidens rotundifolius is found in the tropical Andes of Colombia.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100527686: Based on data supplied by Bryonames