Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
monguillonii
ID:
1194415

Status:
valid

Authors:
Thér.

Source:
tro

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Agric. Sarthe 1899 112 1899

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001193753

Common Names

  • Monguillonii Moss
  • Monguillon Moss
  • Monguillon's Moss

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Description

Fissidens monguillonii (also called Monguillon's 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 monguillonii is used as a soil conditioner, for erosion control, and as a biofuel.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Fissidens monguillonii 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation of Fissidens monguillonii: This species is best grown in a moist, shady location with a soil that is rich in organic matter. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. Division is best done in spring or autumn. Spore sowing should be done in spring or summer.

Where to Find Fissidens monguillonii

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

Fissidens monguillonii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens monguillonii?

Fissidens monguillonii

What type of plant is Fissidens monguillonii?

Fissidens monguillonii is a type of moss.

Where is Fissidens monguillonii found?

Fissidens monguillonii 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

Irénée Thériot (1859-1947): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Thér.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35181364: Based on data supplied by Bryonames