Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
fasciculatus
ID:
1194060

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hornsch.

Source:
tro

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 15: 155 1841

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193398

Common Names

  • Fasciculatus Moss
  • Fasciculatus Fissidens
  • Fissidens Fasciculatus

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Description

Fissidens fasciculatus (also called Clustered 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 North America and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens fasciculatus 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 fasciculatus 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens fasciculatus 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 fasciculatus

Fissidens fasciculatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Fissidens fasciculatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens fasciculatus?

Fissidens fasciculatus

What type of plant is Fissidens fasciculatus?

Moss

Where does Fissidens fasciculatus 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

Christian Friedrich Hornschuch (1793-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hornsch.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35180856: Based on data supplied by Bryonames