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Fissidens usambaricus is a species of moss belonging to the family Fissidentaceae. It is known from Sub-Saharan Africa, where it is found in a variety of forest types. In Angola, it has been reported to grow in lowland rainforests.
Fissidens usambaricus is endemic to Africa, where it shows a distinct preference for soil-based habitats, though it can occasionally be found growing on wooden debris, rock surfaces, or termite mounds. The species is typically found on shady banks and road cuts, though it can also occur near waterfalls and on rocks in or along streams. The species grows at elevations ranging from 25 to 2,400 metres above sea level. It grows in various forest types, including dry semi-deciduous forests, mesic montane forests, rainforest (lowland, submontane and montane), Afromontane forest, woodbush, and even Pinus plantations.
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