Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
leptopelma
ID:
1194300

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dixon

Source:
tro

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
J. Bombay Nat. Hist. Soc. 39: 773 1937

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193638

Common Names

  • Leptopelma Fissidens
  • Leptopelma Moss
  • Leptopelma Moss

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Description

Fissidens leptopelma (also called Leptopelma Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with ovate-lanceolate leaves that are slightly curved and have a short, blunt apex. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, Australia, and the Americas, and typically grows in moist, shady places.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens leptopelma is used in the aquarium trade as a decorative moss. It is also used in terrariums to create a naturalistic look.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Fissidens leptopelma has small yellowish flowers with four petals. The seeds are tiny, round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Fissidens leptopelma

Fissidens leptopelma can be found in moist, shady areas in Central and South America.

Fissidens leptopelma FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens leptopelma?

Fissidens leptopelma

What type of plant is Fissidens leptopelma?

Moss

Where is Fissidens leptopelma found?

North America, Europe, and 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,

References

Hugh Neville Dixon (1861-1944): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dixon' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181203: Based on data supplied by Bryonames