Fissidens schusteri - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
schusteri
ID:
1196444
Status:
valid
Authors:
Z. Iwats. & P.C. Wu
Source:
tro
Year:
1988
Citation Micro:
Beih. Nova Hedwigia 90: 383. f. a–v 1988
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195782
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Fissidens schusteri (also called Schuster's Fissidens Moss, among many other common names) is a species of moss native to Europe. It is a small, tufted moss with stems up to 5 cm long. The leaves are ovate-lanceolate, with a serrate margin, and are up to 2 mm long. It typically grows in moist, shady habitats, such as in forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Fissidens schusteri is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a ground cover in gardens and is known to be a good soil stabilizer.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Fissidens schusteri has small yellow flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single cotyledon.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Fissidens schusteri is a small moss species that is found in tropical and subtropical regions. It grows best in moist, shady areas with good drainage. It is propagated by spore dispersal or by dividing existing clumps. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and is easy to care for.
Where to Find Fissidens schusteri
Fissidens schusteri can be found in moist, shady places in temperate regions of Europe and North America.
Fissidens schusteri FAQ
What is the scientific name of Fissidens schusteri?
Fissidens schusteri
What type of plant is Fissidens schusteri?
Moss
What is the habitat of Fissidens schusteri?
Found in moist, shady habitats
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
Pan(g) Cheng Wu (b.1935): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.C.Wu' in the authors string.
Zennosuke Iwatsuki (1929-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.Iwats.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35184150: Based on data supplied by Bryonames