Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
gymnandrus
ID:
1194144

Status:
valid

Authors:
Buse

Source:
tro

Year:
1869

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 8: 55 1869

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193482

Common Names

  • Gymnandrus Fissidens
  • Gymnandrus Moss
  • Gymnandrus Pocket Moss

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Description

Fissidens gymnandrus (also called 'Gymnandrous Fissidens', among many other common names) is a small, reddish-brown moss with a thin, glossy, and smooth texture. It is native to the Americas, Europe, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady areas, such as forests, meadows, and along streams.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens gymnandrus is often used as an ornamental plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and is known to be a good soil stabilizer.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens gymnandrus has small, yellowish-green flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate, with pale green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Fissidens gymnandrus can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. It prefers moist, shady locations and can be grown in a pot or in an aquarium. It should be kept moist and can be grown in a nutrient-rich substrate. It is best to keep the temperature between 18-22°C and the pH between 5.5-7.0.

Where to Find Fissidens gymnandrus

Fissidens gymnandrus is native to South America and can be found in moist, shaded areas of the Amazon Basin.

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,