Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
widgrenii
ID:
1182618

Status:
valid

Authors:
Paris

Source:
tro

Year:
1896

Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. 489 1896

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181956



Common Names

  • Widgrenii Fissidens
  • Widgrenii Fissidens
  • Widgrenii Moss


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Description

Fissidens widgrenii (also called Widgren's Fissidens, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the family Hypnaceae. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a prostrate habit and ovate leaves. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas and Africa, and it grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens widgrenii 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Fissidens widgrenii are small and yellow-green in color. The seeds are tiny and round, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Where to Find Fissidens widgrenii

Fissidens widgrenii can be found in North America, Europe, and Asia.

Fissidens widgrenii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens widgrenii?

Fissidens widgrenii

What are the common uses of Fissidens widgrenii?

Fissidens widgrenii is commonly used for ornamental purposes, such as in aquariums and terrariums.

What is the growth rate of Fissidens widgrenii?

Fissidens widgrenii has a slow to moderate growth rate.

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

Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159710: Based on data supplied by Bryonames