Kingdom:
Phylum:
Dicranidae
Order:
Dicranales
Genus:
Species:
teysmannianus
ID:
1182556

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dozy & Molk.

Source:
tro

Year:
1854

Citation Micro:
Pl. Jungh. 317 1854

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181894

Common Names

  • Fissidens teysmannianus
  • Teysmannianus Fissidens Moss
  • Fissidens Moss

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Description

Fissidens teysmannianus (also called Teysmannianus Fissidens, among many other common names) is a small, aquatic moss species that is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the world. It has a bright green color and grows in dense tufts. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as along the edges of streams and ponds.

Uses & Benefits

Fissidens teysmannianus is used as a decorative plant in aquariums and as a ground cover in gardens. It is also known to help absorb pollutants from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Tiny, yellow-green flowers with no petals. Seed: Tiny, black seeds. Seedlings: Small, green leaves with a white midrib.

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Where to Find Fissidens teysmannianus

Fissidens teysmannianus is native to Central and South America, including Mexico, Guatemala, and Costa Rica.

Fissidens teysmannianus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Fissidens teysmannianus?

Fissidens teysmannianus

What type of plant is Fissidens teysmannianus?

Moss

Where is Fissidens teysmannianus found?

Asia, Europe

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

Julian(us) Hendrik Molkenboer (1816-1854): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Molk.' in the authors string.
Frans Dozy (1807-1856): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dozy' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159600: Based on data supplied by Bryonames