Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Jungermanniales
Genus:
Species:
setigera
ID:
1210786

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.I. Goebel

Source:
tro

Year:
1893

Citation Micro:
Flora 77: 93 1893

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001210124



Common Names

  • Zoopsis setigera
  • Setigera Zoopsis
  • Zoopsis Setigera


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Description

Zoopsis setigera (also called 'Hairy Zoopsis', among many other common names) is a species of liverwort with a thallus that is usually 1-2 cm wide and up to 4 cm long. It is native to tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, and is found in moist, shady habitats such as tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Zoopsis setigera is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and aquariums.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Zoopsis setigera has small yellow flowers with four petals. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Zoopsis setigera is a small, perennial moss that grows in moist, shady areas. It can be propagated by division or by spore sowing. When propagating by division, the moss should be divided into small clumps and then transplanted into the desired area. When propagating by spore sowing, the spores should be sown onto a moist, sterile substrate and kept in a humid environment until the moss begins to grow.

Where to Find Zoopsis setigera

Zoopsis setigera is native to the tropical forests of South America, particularly in the Amazon rainforest.

Zoopsis setigera FAQ

What is the scientific name of Zoopsis setigera?

Zoopsis setigera

What is the common name of Zoopsis setigera?

Setigerous Zoopsis

What is the habitat of Zoopsis setigera?

It is found in moist, shady habitats in temperate regions

Species in the Lepidoziaceae family

Acromastigum anisostomum, Acromastigum bancanum, Acromastigum bifidum, Acromastigum brotheri, Acromastigum capillare, Acromastigum colensoanum, Acromastigum cunninghamii, Acromastigum echinatiforme, Acromastigum echinatum, Acromastigum exiguum, Acromastigum exile, Acromastigum filum, Acromastigum fimbriatum, Acromastigum inaequilaterum, Acromastigum integrifolium, Acromastigum laetevirens, Acromastigum linganum, Acromastigum mooreanum, Acromastigum obliquatum, Acromastigum tenax, Acromastigum verticale, Acromastigum moratii, Acromastigum pusillum, Acromastigum stellare, Acromastigum rigidum, Acromastigum subechinatiforme, Acromastigum adaptatum, Acromastigum divaricatum, Acromastigum longirete, Acromastigum fumosum, Acromastigum furcatifolium, Acromastigum herzogii, Acromastigum homodictyon, Acromastigum implexum, Acromastigum interstisiale, Acromastigum laevigatum, Acromastigum lamyi, Acromastigum leptophyllum, Acromastigum lobuliferum, Acromastigum marginatum, Acromastigum microstichum, Acromastigum prismaticale, Acromastigum stenophyllum, Acromastigum aurescens, Acromastigum caledonicum, Acromastigum carcinum, Acromastigum cavifolium, Acromastigum curtilobum, Amazoopsis diplopoda, Amazoopsis gracilis,

References

Karl Ritter von Goebel (1855-1932): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'K.I.Goebel' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35211941: Based on data supplied by Bryonames