Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
laxetexturatus
ID:
1196041

Status:
valid

Authors:
Brugg.-Nann.

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Nova Hedwigia 45: 114. f. 1 1987

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195379

Common Names

  • Fissidens laxetexturatus
  • Laxetexturatus Fissidens
  • Laxetexturatus Moss

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Description

Fissidens laxetexturatus (also called 'Loose-textured Fissidens', among many other common names) is a small moss species with a creeping growth habit. It is native to the Northern Hemisphere, and is found in temperate and boreal regions. It is typically found in open, sunny areas, such as meadows, rocky outcrops, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens laxetexturatus is used as a soil stabilizer and as an ornamental plant in aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens laxetexturatus has small, yellow-green flowers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and green.

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Where to Find Fissidens laxetexturatus

Fissidens laxetexturatus can be found in North America, particularly in the Appalachian Mountains.

Fissidens laxetexturatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens laxetexturatus?

Fissidens laxetexturatus

What type of plant is Fissidens laxetexturatus?

A moss

Where is Fissidens laxetexturatus found?

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

Maria Alida Bruggeman-Nannenga (b.1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Brugg.-Nann.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183657: Based on data supplied by Bryonames