Fissidens translucens - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
translucens
ID:
1534512
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brugg.-Nann. & M. Wigginton
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Journal of Bryology. 34(3): 227. 2012
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018055
Common Names
- Fissidens translucens
- Translucens Moss
- Translucens Fissidens
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens translucens (also called Translucent 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 translucens 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 translucens 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 translucens 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 translucens
Fissidens translucens is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Fissidens translucens FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens translucens?
Fissidens translucens
What is the common name of Fissidens translucens?
Translucens Moss
Where is Fissidens translucens found?
Fissidens translucens 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: 100383392: Based on data supplied by Bryonames