Fissidens acrophilus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
acrophilus
ID:
1534406
Status:
valid
Authors:
Brugg.-Nann.
Source:
rhakhis
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
Polish Botanical Journal. 58(1): 117. 2013
WFO Identifier:
wfo-1000018015
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Fissidens acrophilus (also called High-loving Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with a light green color. It is native to tropical regions of the world and is found in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens acrophilus is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, and is also used as a ground cover in gardens.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens acrophilus has small, yellow flowers that are clustered in groups of two or three. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens acrophilus can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady, and well-drained soils. It can be cultivated in an aquarium or terrarium. It should be kept moist and should not be allowed to dry out.
Where to Find Fissidens acrophilus
Fissidens acrophilus can be found in the Himalayas, from Kashmir to Bhutan, at altitudes of 2,500-4,500 m.
Fissidens acrophilus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens acrophilus?
Fissidens acrophilus
What is the common name of Fissidens acrophilus?
High-growing Fissidens
What type of environment does Fissidens acrophilus prefer?
Fissidens acrophilus prefers moist, shady 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
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 100391205: Based on data supplied by Bryonames