Kingdom:
Phylum:
Bryanae
Order:
Bartramiales
Genus:
Species:
setifolia
ID:
1196248

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hook. & Arn.) D.G. Griffin & W.R. Buck

Source:
tro

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Bryologist 92: 372 1989

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001195586



Common Names

  • Flowersia setifolia
  • Setifolia Flowersia Moss
  • Setifolia Moss


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Description

Flowersia setifolia (also called Bristly Moss, among many other common names) is a small moss species that is found in the tropical regions of Asia. It has a bright green color and grows in moist, shady habitats, such as on the forest floor or on the bark of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Flowersia setifolia is used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, cough, and digestive problems. It is also used to make a tea that is believed to have calming and soothing effects.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flowersia setifolia has small, white flowers with a single stamen and a three-lobed stigma. The seeds are small, black and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Flowersia setifolia is a small, evergreen shrub native to South Africa. It can be propagated from seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and placed in a moist, well-draining medium. Both methods should be kept in a warm, humid environment until the plants are well-established.

Where to Find Flowersia setifolia

Flowersia setifolia is found in the southeastern United States, including Alabama, Georgia, and Florida.

Species in the Bartramiaceae family

Anacolia menziesii, Anacolia scioana, Anacolia webbii, Anacolia breutelii, Bartramia alaris, Bartramia angustifolia, Bartramia angustissima, Bartramia aprica, Bartramia aristaria, Bartramia aurescens, Bartramia brachypus, Bartramia brevifolia, Bartramia breviseta, Bartramia capensis, Bartramia compacta, Bartramia conica, Bartramia costa-ricensis, Bartramia crassinervia, Bartramia deciduaefolia, Bartramia delagoae, Bartramia didymocarpa, Bartramia gigantea, Bartramia halleriana, Bartramia hampeana, Bartramia humilis, Bartramia inconspicua, Bartramia ithyphylla, Bartramia ithyphylloides, Bartramia laevisphaera, Bartramia longifolia, Bartramia macounii, Bartramia maderensis, Bartramia madurensis, Bartramia marionensis, Bartramia mathewsii, Bartramia microstoma, Bartramia mossmaniana, Bartramia nanosubulata, Bartramia papulans, Bartramia penicillatula, Bartramia perpumila, Bartramia pilicuspis, Bartramia polytrichoides, Bartramia pomiformis, Bartramia potosica, Bartramia pseudocryptopodium, Bartramia rietmanniana, Bartramia robusta, Bartramia stricta, Bartramia strictifolia,

References

William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
George Arnott Walker-Arnott (1799-1868): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Arn.' in the authors string.
William Russel Buck (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'W.R.Buck' in the authors string.
Dana Gove Griffin (b.1938): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.G.Griffin' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35183911: Based on data supplied by Bryonames