Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Polypodiales
Genus:
Species:
setulosa
ID:
1042945

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hieron.) Christenh.

Source:
tro

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 19: 21 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001042283



Common Names

  • Jamesonia Setulosa
  • Setulose Jamesonia
  • Setulose Fern


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Description

Jamesonia setulosa (also called Bristly jamesonia, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to South America. It has large, leathery leaves and white, flat-topped flower clusters. It prefers moist, shady habitats, such as woodlands and thickets.

Uses & Benefits

Jamesonia setulosa is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It can be used as a groundcover or as a border plant in gardens. It is also used for erosion control and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Jamesonia setulosa has small, white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single pair of cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Jamesonia setulosa is a terrestrial fern native to South America. It is a medium-sized fern that grows to about 1.5 m tall and has a creeping rhizome. It can be propagated from spores or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a moist, well-drained soil in a shady position and is drought tolerant. It is also tolerant of light frost.

Where to Find Jamesonia setulosa

Jamesonia setulosa can be found in the Andes mountains of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Species in the Jamesonia genus

Jamesonia elongata, Jamesonia osteniana, Jamesonia accrescens, Jamesonia angusta, Jamesonia ascendens, Jamesonia aureonitens, Jamesonia biardii, Jamesonia caracasana, Jamesonia cheilanthoides, Jamesonia chiapensis, Jamesonia congesta, Jamesonia ewanii, Jamesonia feei, Jamesonia flabellata, Jamesonia flexuosa, Jamesonia glaberrima, Jamesonia glaziovii, Jamesonia hirsutula, Jamesonia hirta, Jamesonia insignis, Jamesonia lechleri, Jamesonia lindigii, Jamesonia longipetiolata, Jamesonia madidiensis, Jamesonia mathewsii, Jamesonia novogranatensis, Jamesonia orbignyana, Jamesonia paucifolia, Jamesonia rufescens, Jamesonia setulosa, Jamesonia stuebelii, Jamesonia vellea, Jamesonia warscewiczii, Jamesonia wurdackii, Jamesonia rotundifolia, Jamesonia scammaniae, Jamesonia peruviana, Jamesonia alstonii, Jamesonia goudotii, Jamesonia boliviensis, Jamesonia scalaris, Jamesonia imbricata, Jamesonia blepharum, Jamesonia hispidula, Jamesonia pulchra, Jamesonia cinnamomea, Jamesonia canescens, Jamesonia verticalis, Jamesonia crespiana, Jamesonia robusta,

Species in the Pteridaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-100374563: Based on the initial data import
Georg Hans Emmo Wolfgang Hieronymus (1846-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hieron.' in the authors string.
Maarten J.M. Christenhusz (b.1976): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenh.' in the authors string.