Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
townsendianus
ID:
1199629

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursell

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 97: 265 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001198967



Common Names

  • Fissidens townsendianus
  • Townsend's Fissidens
  • Townsend's Moss


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Description

Fissidens townsendianus (also called Townsendianus Fissidens, among many other common names) is a species of liverwort in the family Fissidentaceae. It is found in the temperate regions of Europe and North America. It grows in moist, shady areas, usually on the ground or on rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens townsendianus is a species of moss that is used in horticulture to create a soft, green carpet. It is also used to create a natural habitat for small animals and insects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens townsendianus has small, yellow flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and green with a single cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens townsendianus is a small, evergreen moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It is best propagated by division of the thalli, which can be done in spring or early summer. The thalli should be divided into small pieces and planted in a moist, well-draining soil. It can also be propagated from spores, which should be sown on a moist, sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Fissidens townsendianus

Fissidens townsendianus can be found in the mountains of the Mediterranean region.

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

Ronald Arling Pursell (1930-2014): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pursell' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35189360: Based on data supplied by Bryonames