Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
capitulatus
ID:
1193910

Status:
valid

Authors:
Nog.

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
J. Jap. Bot. 24: 146. 2 1949

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193248

Common Names

  • Fissidens capitulatus
  • Capitulate Fissidens Moss
  • Capitulate Moss

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Description

Fissidens capitulatus (also called Fissidens capitulatus, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Fissidentaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with a stem-like axis and leaves arranged in a spiral. It is native to tropical regions of the Americas and Africa and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens capitulatus is a small moss that is often used in aquariums to provide a natural look. It can also be used as a ground cover in gardens and as a decorative element in terrariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens capitulatus has small, yellowish-green flowers that are clustered in small, globular heads. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small, with a single, upright stem and a few small leaves.

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Where to Find Fissidens capitulatus

Fissidens capitulatus can be found in the Northern Hemisphere, primarily in Europe and North America.

Fissidens capitulatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens capitulatus?

Fissidens capitulatus

What type of habitat does Fissidens capitulatus prefer?

Fissidens capitulatus prefers moist, shady habitats.

What is the size of Fissidens capitulatus?

Fissidens capitulatus is a small moss, typically growing to a height of 1-2 cm.

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

Akira Noguchi (1907-1988): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Nog.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180622: Based on data supplied by Bryonames