Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
subradicans
ID:
1182506

Status:
valid

Authors:
Broth.

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 35: 121 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181844



Common Names

  • Fissidens subradicans
  • Subradicate Fissidens
  • Radicate Fissidens


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Description

Fissidens subradicans (also called Radiating Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss species with a bright green color and a radiating 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 subradicans 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

Flower: Small, yellowish green, in terminal clusters. Seed: Small, black, in capsules. Seedlings: Leaves ovate-lanceolate, with entire margins.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens subradicans 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 subradicans

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

Fissidens subradicans FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens subradicans?

Fissidens subradicans

What type of plant is Fissidens subradicans?

Fissidens subradicans is a moss species

Where is Fissidens subradicans found?

Fissidens subradicans 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

Viktor Ferdinand Brotherus (1849-1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Broth.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159531: Based on data supplied by Bryonames