Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
minutulus
ID:
1194404

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sull.

Source:
tro

Year:
1846

Citation Micro:
Musci Allegh. 183 [Schedae 44] 1846

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193742

Common Names

  • Fissidens minutulus
  • Minutulus' Fissidens
  • Minutulus Moss

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Description

Fissidens minutulus (also called Tiny Fissidens, among many other common names) is a species of moss in the Fissidentaceae family. It is a small, yellow-green moss with short, lanceolate leaves. It is native to North America and Europe and is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens minutulus is an ornamental plant that is used in aquariums and terrariums. It is also used to decorate gardens and ponds. It is known to be a great oxygenator and can help to keep the water clean and clear. It also helps to reduce algae growth and can provide shelter for fish and other aquatic animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens minutulus is small and yellow-green, with a single perianth. The seed is a small, brown, ovoid capsule. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Where to Find Fissidens minutulus

Fissidens minutulus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, Africa, and Asia.

Fissidens minutulus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens minutulus?

Fissidens minutulus

What type of plant is Fissidens minutulus?

Fissidens minutulus is a type of moss.

Where is Fissidens minutulus found?

Fissidens minutulus is found in 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

William Starling Sullivant (1803-1873): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sull.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181350: Based on data supplied by Bryonames