Status:
valid
Authors:
Dozy & Molk.
Source:
tro
Year:
1855
Citation Micro:
Bryol. Jav. 1: 11. 3 1855
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193583
Common Names
- Javanicus Moss
- Javanicus Fissidens
- Javanicus Moss Fissidens
Description
Fissidens javanicus (also called Javan’s Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small moss species with a creeping habit and a bright green color. It is native to East Asia, and is typically found in moist, shady areas such as forests and woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens javanicus is a popular aquarium plant that is used to create a lush, green background. It is also used to provide shade and shelter for fish and other aquatic organisms.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Fissidens javanicus is small and yellowish-green in color. The seeds are black and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Fissidens javanicus can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores. It prefers moist, shady areas and can be grown in a pot or in the garden. It requires regular watering and should be kept in a well-draining soil. It can be propagated by division of the plant or by spores.
Where to Find Fissidens javanicus
Fissidens javanicus is found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, China, Japan, Southeast Asia, and Central and South America.
Fissidens javanicus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens javanicus?
Fissidens javanicus
What type of plant is Fissidens javanicus?
Fissidens javanicus is a type of moss
Where is Fissidens javanicus found?
Fissidens javanicus is found in Southeast Asia
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,