Fontinalis missourica - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Table of Contents
- Summary
- Common names
- Description
- Uses & Benefits
- Flower, Seeds and seedlings
- Where to find
- References
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
missourica
ID:
1182791
Status:
valid
Authors:
Cardot
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Rev. Bryol. 23: 69 1896
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182129
Common Names
- Missouri Fontinalis
- Missouri Willow Moss
- Fontinalis missourica
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fontinalis missourica (also called Missouri Water Moss, among many other common names) is a species of aquatic moss found in North America. It is a small, greenish-brown plant with a creeping stem and small, pointed leaves. It is native to the eastern United States and Canada, and is found in slow-moving streams and rivers, as well as in still, shallow waters.
Uses & Benefits
Fontinalis missourica is used as a decorative plant in aquariums, as it provides a natural look and helps to oxygenate the water. It is also used in water filtration systems, as it helps to filter out pollutants and toxins from the water.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fontinalis missourica has small, white flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and delicate.
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Fontinalis missourica is found in cold, clear streams and rivers in the Northern Hemisphere.
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.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160038: Based on data supplied by Bryonames