Fissidens faniensis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
faniensis
ID:
1194058
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Besch.) Paris
Source:
tro
Year:
1896
Citation Micro:
Index Bryol. 468 1896
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193396
Common Names
- Fissidens faniensis
- Faniensis Fissidens
- Faniensis Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens faniensis (also called Fani's Moss, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss species with a creeping habit. It has small, ovate-lanceolate leaves with a serrate margin. It is native to Asia and grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens faniensis is often used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums, as it provides a natural look and helps to keep the water clean. It can also be used in landscaping to provide ground cover and to help prevent soil erosion.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissidens faniensis is small and inconspicuous, with tiny yellowish-green petals. The seed is a small, dark-brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small, with small, narrow leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens faniensis is a small, tufted moss that is commonly found in moist, shady areas. It is easy to propagate and cultivate, and can be done by division or spore sowing. When propagating by division, simply divide the moss into smaller clumps and replant in moist, shady areas. When propagating by spore sowing, collect the spores from the plant and sow them on a moist, shady surface. The moss will then begin to grow and spread.
Where to Find Fissidens faniensis
Fissidens faniensis is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.
Fissidens faniensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens faniensis?
Fissidens faniensis
What type of plant is Fissidens faniensis?
Moss
Where does Fissidens faniensis grow?
On rocks and soil in moist, shady areas
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
Jean Édouard Gabriel Narcisse Paris (1827-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Paris' in the authors string.
Émile Bescherelle (1828-1903): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Besch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180854: Based on data supplied by Bryonames