Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
subpalmatus
ID:
1182503

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1872

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 37: 164 1872

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181841



Common Names

  • Fissidens subpalmatus
  • Subpalmate Fissidens
  • Palmate Fissidens


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Description

Fissidens subpalmatus (also called Palmate Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss species with a bright green color and a palmate habit. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is commonly found in moist, shady forests and on the edges of streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens subpalmatus is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It can also be used as a groundcover in gardens and as a soil stabilizer in areas prone to erosion.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens subpalmatus 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 subpalmatus can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers a moist, shady environment and can be cultivated in a pot or in the garden. It requires regular watering and fertilizing to keep it healthy. It can be propagated by division in spring or summer, or by spores in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Fissidens subpalmatus

Fissidens subpalmatus can be found in China, Japan, and Korea.

Fissidens subpalmatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens subpalmatus?

Fissidens subpalmatus

What type of plant is Fissidens subpalmatus?

Fissidens subpalmatus is a moss species

Where is Fissidens subpalmatus found?

Fissidens subpalmatus is found in tropical and subtropical regions

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: 35159526: Based on data supplied by Bryonames