Fissidens takayukii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
takayukii
ID:
1534500
Status:
valid
Authors:
Tad. Suzuki
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2015
Citation Micro:
Hattoria. 6: 8. 2015
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018052
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Fissidens takayukii (also called Takayuki's Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small moss found in the southern Andes of South America. It has a prostrate habit with stems up to 4 cm long and leaves that are ovate-lanceolate in shape, up to 2 mm long and 0.5 mm wide. It is found in dry, rocky habitats in the mountains of Chile and Argentina.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens takayukii is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It can also be used as a natural filter to remove pollutants from the water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens takayukii has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a short, white style. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, narrow leaf.
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Fissidens takayukii can be propagated by division or by sowing seeds. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun to partial shade. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every month during the growing season.
Where to Find Fissidens takayukii
Fissidens takayukii is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Fissidens takayukii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens takayukii?
Fissidens takayukii
What is the common name of Fissidens takayukii?
Takayukii Moss
Where is Fissidens takayukii found?
Fissidens takayukii is found in the tropical Andes of Colombia.
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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100438672: Based on data supplied by Bryonames