Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
yanoae
ID:
1199773

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pursell

Source:
tro

Year:
1994

Citation Micro:
Hikobia 11: 357. f. 6–14 1994

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001199111



Common Names

  • Fissidens yanoae
  • Yanoae's Fissidens
  • Yanoae's Moss


Searching for Fissidens yanoae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Fissidens yanoae (also called Hypnum holmenii, among many other common names) is a small liverwort species found in the Andes of South America. It has a thalloid growth form and is characterized by its small, ovate-lanceolate leaves with entire margins. It is found in humid montane forests and is typically found growing on tree trunks or on the ground.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens yanoae is a species of liverwort that is used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases and to reduce inflammation. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens yanoae has small, yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Fissidens yanoae? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens yanoae is a small, evergreen, perennial herb that grows in moist, shady places. It can be propagated by division or cuttings. It can be grown in containers or in the ground in a well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. It prefers partial shade and regular watering.

Where to Find Fissidens yanoae

Fissidens yanoae can be found in temperate regions of the Northern Hemisphere, including North America, Europe, and Asia.

Fissidens yanoae FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens yanoae?

Fissidens yanoae

What is the common name of Fissidens yanoae?

Yanoae Fissidens

What type of environment does Fissidens yanoae grow in?

Wet, acidic environments

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: 35189546: Based on data supplied by Bryonames