Fissidens leucocinctus - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
leucocinctus
ID:
1194306
Status:
valid
Authors:
Hampe
Source:
tro
Year:
1874
Citation Micro:
Linnaea 38: 222 1874
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193644
Common Names
- Leucocinctus Fissidens
- Leucocinctus Moss
- Leucocinctus Moss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens leucocinctus (also called White-banded Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, tufted moss with ovate-lanceolate leaves that are up to 31 mm long and 6.2 mm wide. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America and typically grows in moist, shady habitats.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens leucocinctus is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and terrariums, as it provides a natural look to the environment. It can also be used for erosion control and as a ground cover in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens leucocinctus 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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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens leucocinctus can be propagated by division of the rhizome or by spore sowing. Cultivation requires a moist, shady environment with a soil pH between 5.5 and 7.0 and good drainage. The plant should be kept moist but not wet.
Where to Find Fissidens leucocinctus
Fissidens leucocinctus can be found in moist, shady areas in Central and South America.
Fissidens leucocinctus FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens leucocinctus?
Fissidens leucocinctus
What type of plant is Fissidens leucocinctus?
Moss
Where is Fissidens leucocinctus 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
Georg Ernst Ludwig Hampe (1795-1880): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hampe' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181213: Based on data supplied by Bryonames