Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
hornschuchii
ID:
1194183

Status:
valid

Authors:
Mont.

Source:
tro

Year:
1840

Citation Micro:
Ann. Sci. Nat., Bot., sér. 2, 14: 342 1840

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193521

Common Names

  • Hornschuchii Moss
  • Hornschuchii Fissidens
  • Hornschuchii Moss Fissidens

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Description

Fissidens hornschuchii (also called 'Cushion Moss', among many other common names) is a small, cushion-forming moss with bright green, glossy leaves. It is native to North America, Europe, and Asia, and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens hornschuchii is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used as a natural filter for water.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: small, yellowish-green, with a short calyx and a short corolla. Seed: small, brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: small, with a single leaf and a short stem.

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Where to Find Fissidens hornschuchii

Fissidens hornschuchii is native to South America and can be found in wet, shady areas.

Fissidens hornschuchii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens hornschuchii?

Fissidens hornschuchii

What type of plant is Fissidens hornschuchii?

Moss

Where is Fissidens hornschuchii found?

North and South America

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

Camille Montagne (1784-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mont.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181029: Based on data supplied by Bryonames