Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
somaliae
ID:
1182453

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1876

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 40: 289 1876

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181791



Common Names

  • Fissidens sordidevirens
  • Sordidevirens Fissidens
  • Sordidevirens Moss


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Uses & Benefits

Fissidens somaliae has been used as an ornamental plant and for erosion control. It can also be used in aquariums as a substrate for aquatic plants.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens somaliae is small and inconspicuous, with a single white petal and a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, oblong capsule. The seedlings are small, thin, and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens somaliae is a small, aquatic moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, acidic soil and partial shade. It can be grown in an aquarium or in a bog garden. It is also suitable for terrariums and vivariums. It can be propagated by division or by spore.

Where to Find Fissidens somaliae

Fissidens somaliae can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of East Africa.

Fissidens somaliae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens somaliae?

Fissidens somaliae

What type of plant is Fissidens somaliae?

Moss

Where is Fissidens somaliae found?

Africa

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

Karl Müller (1818-1899): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Müll.Hal.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159450: Based on data supplied by Bryonames