Fontinalis flaccida - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
flaccida
ID:
1182755
Status:
valid
Authors:
Renauld & Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Bot. Gaz. 13: 201. 19 1888
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182093
Common Names
- Fontinalis flaccida
- Flaccid Water Moss
- Flaccid Fontinalis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Fontinalis flaccida is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fontinalis flaccida has small, white flowers with four petals, and its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and delicate, with small, light green leaves.
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Fontinalis flaccida can be propagated by division or by cuttings. It can be grown in moist, shady areas with a pH of 5.5-7.5. It prefers temperatures of 18-24°C and should be kept moist but not waterlogged.
Where to Find Fontinalis flaccida
Fontinalis flaccida is found in cold, clear streams and rivers in the Northern Hemisphere.
Fontinalis flaccida FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fontinalis flaccida?
Fontinalis flaccida
What is the common name of Fontinalis flaccida?
Flaccid Watermoss
What is the habitat of Fontinalis flaccida?
Fontinalis flaccida is found in streams, rivers, and lakes
Species in the Fontinalis genus
Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
Species in the Fontinalaceae family
Brachelyma subulatum, Dichelyma capillaceum, Dichelyma falcatum, Dichelyma japonicum, Dichelyma pallescens, Dichelyma uncinatum, Fontinalis antipyretica, Fontinalis bogotensis, Fontinalis dalecarlica, Fontinalis flaccida, Fontinalis howellii, Fontinalis hypnoides, Fontinalis missourica, Fontinalis neomexicana, Fontinalis novae-angliae, Fontinalis perfida, Fontinalis squamosa, Fontinalis sullivantii, Fontinalis tournalii, Fontinalis sphagnifolia, Fontinalis welchiana, Fontinalis redfearnii, Fontinalis dichelymoides, Fontinalis pristina, Fontinalis sismondana,
References
Jules Cardot (1860-1934): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cardot' in the authors string.
Ferdinand François Gabriel Renauld (1837-1910): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Renauld' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159976: Based on data supplied by Bryonames