Description
Fissidens seychellensis (also called Seychelles Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small moss with a creeping habit and small, glossy, dark green leaves. It is native to the Seychelles Islands and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissidens seychellensis 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.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissidens seychellensis 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.