Fissidens bogoriensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bogoriensis
ID:
1193837
Status:
valid
Authors:
M. Fleisch.
Source:
tro
Year:
1904
Citation Micro:
Musci Buitenzorg 1: 22. 2 1904
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193175
Common Names
- Bogoriensis Fissidens
- Bogori Fissidens
- Fissidens bogoriensis
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens bogoriensis (also called Bogor's Fissidens, among many other common names) is a species of moss found in the Northern Hemisphere. It is a small, tufted, yellow-green moss with a broad, flat leaf. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in woods, on rocks, and in crevices. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens bogoriensis is used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is an excellent oxygenator and helps to keep the water clean and clear. It also provides shade and shelter for fish and other aquatic animals.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissidens bogoriensis is small and inconspicuous, usually greenish-brown in color. The seed is a small, black, round capsule with a single seed inside. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single leaf with a small notch at the tip.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens bogoriensis is a small, tufted moss that can be propagated by division or by spore. It prefers moist, shady conditions and can be grown in a pot or in a terrarium. When propagating by division, divide the tuft into smaller pieces and replant in moist soil. When propagating by spore, collect the spores from the sporophyte and sow them on moist soil. Keep the soil moist and in a shady area until the moss begins to grow.
Where to Find Fissidens bogoriensis
Fissidens bogoriensis is native to Asia and can be found in moist, shaded areas of the Indonesian Islands.
Fissidens bogoriensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens bogoriensis?
Fissidens bogoriensis
What type of plant is Fissidens bogoriensis?
Moss
Where is Fissidens bogoriensis found?
Fissidens bogoriensis is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.
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
Max Fleischer (1861-1930): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Fleisch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180489: Based on data supplied by Bryonames