Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnales
Species:
setigerum
ID:
1166053

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Mitt.) Jur.

Source:
tro

Year:
1866

Citation Micro:
Bot. Zeitung (Berlin) 24: 178 1866

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001165391



Common Names

  • Setigerum Echinodium
  • Echinodium Setigerum
  • Bristly Echinodium


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Description

Echinodium setigerum (also called Bristly Echinodium, among many other common names) is a small, perennial herb with a woody base and a single, erect stem. It is native to South Africa and grows in dry, rocky areas. It has small, bristly leaves and small, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Echinodium setigerum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Echinodium setigerum is white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, green and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Echinodium setigerum can be propagated by seed or division. It is best grown in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of a wide range of soils but prefers a slightly acidic soil. It is drought tolerant once established.

Where to Find Echinodium setigerum

Echinodium setigerum can be found in the Mediterranean region of Europe and North Africa.

References

Jacob Juratzka (1821-1878): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jur.' in the authors string.
William Mitten (1819-1906): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Mitt.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35133672: Based on data supplied by Bryonames