Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
surumuensis
ID:
1198996

Status:
valid

Authors:
Irmsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Notizbl. Bot. Gart. Berlin-Dahlem 7: 534 1921

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198334



Common Names

  • Fissidens surumuensis
  • Surumuensis Moss
  • Surumuensis


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Description

Fissidens surumuensis (also called Surumu Fissidens, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Fissidentaceae. It is found in temperate regions of the world, growing on soil, rocks, and tree trunks. It has a creeping growth habit and is characterized by its thin, flat, pale green leaves.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens surumuensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a decorative plant for terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens surumuensis is small and yellowish-green. The seed is a small, black, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedling is a small, dark green, heart-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Fissidens surumuensis: Fissidens surumuensis is a moss species that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It is a terrestrial moss that prefers moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by spore or by division. Spores should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination. Division can be done by carefully separating the moss into small pieces and replanting them in a moist, shady area.

Where to Find Fissidens surumuensis

Fissidens surumuensis is native to Southeast Asia.

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

Edgar Irmscher (1887-1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Irmsch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35188229: Based on data supplied by Bryonames