Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
terebrifolius
ID:
1182551

Status:
valid

Authors:
Müll. Hal.

Source:
tro

Year:
1897

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 36: 86 1897

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181889



Common Names

  • Fissidens terebrifolius
  • Terebrifolius Fissidens Moss
  • Fissidens Moss


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Description

Fissidens terebrifolius (also called Terebrifolius Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic moss species that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a bright green color and grows in dense tufts. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens terebrifolius is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and can be used to reduce erosion on slopes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens terebrifolius 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 terebrifolius

Fissidens terebrifolius is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Fissidens terebrifolius FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens terebrifolius?

Fissidens terebrifolius

What type of plant is Fissidens terebrifolius?

Moss

Where is Fissidens terebrifolius found?

Asia, Europe

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: 35159593: Based on data supplied by Bryonames