Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
tenellus
ID:
1182542

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. f. & Wilson

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Fl. Nov.-Zel. 2: 62. pl. 83: f. 6 1854

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181880



Common Names

  • Fissidens tenellus
  • Tenellous Fissidens
  • Subtenellous Fissidens


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Uses & Benefits

Fissidens tenellus is often used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and to create a natural, rustic look. It is also used as a natural filter for water, and can help reduce algae growth.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Fissidens tenellus var. australiensis (A. Jaeger) J.E. Beever & I.G. Stone
Fissidens tenellus var. leptochaete (Dusén) J.E. Beever & I.G. Stone

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens tenellus is small and inconspicuous, usually greenish-yellow in color. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single, small leaf at the tip of the stem.

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Where to Find Fissidens tenellus

Fissidens tenellus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.

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

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
William Wilson (1799-1871): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Wilson' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159583: Based on data supplied by Bryonames