Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Species:
setiformis
ID:
1206636

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Ehrh.) Schljakov

Source:
tro

Year:
1976

Citation Micro:
Novosti Syst. Niza. Rast. 13: 228 1976

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001205974

Common Names

  • Tetralophozia setiformis
  • Setiform Tetralophozia
  • Liverwort

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Description

Tetralophozia setiformis (also called thread-like tetralophozia, among many other common names) is a small moss with a creeping habit, native to Europe and North America. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Tetralophozia setiformis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used as a food source for livestock and as a source of fodder.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, with four petals. Seed: Small, yellow-brown, with a smooth surface. Seedlings: Small, with a single, long, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Tetralophozia setiformis can be propagated by spore dispersal and fragmentation. Cultivation is best done in a moist, shady environment with plenty of organic matter in the soil.

Where to Find Tetralophozia setiformis

Tetralophozia setiformis can be found in the Mediterranean region, including Spain, France, Italy, and Greece.

Species in the Anastrophyllaceae family

Anastrepta orcadensis, Anastrophyllum assimile, Anastrophyllum donnianum, Anastrophyllum michauxii, Anastrophyllum auritum, Anastrophyllum stellatum, Anastrophyllum tubulosum, Anastrophyllum piligerum, Anastrophyllum ciliatum, Anastrophyllum esenbeckii, Anastrophyllum joergensenii, Anastrophyllum nigrescens, Anastrophyllum ellipticum, Anastrophyllum squarrosum, Anastrophyllum alpinum, Anastrophyllum divergens, Anastrophyllum fissum, Anastrophyllum obtusum, Barbilophozia barbata, Barbilophozia hatcheri, Barbilophozia lycopodioides, Barbilophozia rubescens, Barbilophozia sudetica, Biantheridion undulifolium, Chandonanthus squarrosus, Crossocalyx hellerianus, Crossocalyx tenuis, Gymnocolea inflata, Hamatostrepta concinna, Hattoria yakushimensis, Isopaches bicrenatus, Isopaches decolorans, Isopaches alboviridis, Isopaches pumicicola, Neoorthocaulis attenuatus, Neoorthocaulis binsteadii, Neoorthocaulis floerkei, Neoorthocaulis hyperboreus, Orthocaulis atlanticus, Orthocaulis cavifolius, Plicanthus giganteus, Plicanthus hirtellus, Plicanthus birmensis, Plicanthus difficilis, Schljakovia kunzeana, Schljakovianthus quadrilobus, Sphenolobopsis pearsonii, Sphenolobus minutus, Sphenolobus saxicola, Sphenolobus austroamericanus,

References

Roman Nikolayevich Schljakov (1912-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schljakov' in the authors string.
Jakob Friedrich Ehrhart (1742-1795): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ehrh.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35206405: Based on data supplied by Bryonames