Fontinalis tournalii - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
tournalii
ID:
1182824
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Brongn.) Schimp.
Source:
tro
Year:
1869
Citation Micro:
Traité Paléont. Vég. 1: 245. 6 f. 14–16 1869
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001182162
Common Names
- Tournal's Fontinalis
- Tournal's Willow Moss
- Fontinalis tournalii
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesUses & Benefits
Fontinalis tournalii is a species of moss that is often used as a decorative element in gardens and aquariums. It is also used as a food source for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fontinalis tournalii has small, white flowers and small, black seeds. The seedlings are small and delicate, with thin, light green stems and small, light green leaves.
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Fontinalis tournalii can be propagated by seed, cuttings, or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix in a warm, sunny location. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants in the spring or summer and rooted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Division should be done in the spring or fall and the divisions should be planted in a well-drained soil mix.
Where to Find Fontinalis tournalii
Fontinalis tournalii can be found in cold, clear streams and rivers in North America, Europe, and Asia.
Fontinalis tournalii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fontinalis tournalii?
Fontinalis tournalii
What is the common name of Fontinalis tournalii?
Tournal's Willow Moss
Where is Fontinalis tournalii found?
Fontinalis tournalii is found in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
Adolphe-Théodore Brongniart (1801-1876): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brongn.' in the authors string.
Wilhelm Philippe Schimper (1808-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schimp.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35160112: Based on data supplied by Bryonames