Kingdom:
Phylum:
Jungermanniidae
Order:
Porellales
Genus:
Species:
setigera
ID:
1209592

Status:
valid

Authors:
Steph.

Source:
tro

Year:
1894

Citation Micro:
Hedwigia 33: 159 1894

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001208930

Common Names

  • Frullania setigera
  • Hairy Frillwort
  • Setigerous Frillwort

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Description

Frullania setigera (also called 'Setigerous Frullania', among many other common names) is a small, yellow-green liverwort with a short, stem-like structure and small, round leaves. It is native to Europe, Asia, and North America, and is commonly found in moist, acidic soils, bogs, and wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Frullania setigera is a species of liverwort which is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in shady areas.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Frullania setigera has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and dark green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Frullania setigera is a small, epiphytic liverwort that grows on tree trunks and branches in tropical and subtropical forests. It is propagated by spores, which are spread by wind or water. The spores can be collected from the plant and then sown on moist soil or moss. The plant prefers a humid environment and should be kept in partial shade. It can be grown in a terrarium or in a pot with a well-draining soil mix.

Where to Find Frullania setigera

Frullania setigera can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas, from Mexico to Argentina.

Species in the Frullania genus

Frullania hodgsoniae, Frullania colliculosa, Frullania clandestina, Frullania truncatistyla, Frullania parhamii, Frullania knightbridgei, Frullania bolanderi, Frullania brittoniae, Frullania californica, Frullania catalinae, Frullania chilcootiensis, Frullania cobrensis, Frullania donnellii, Frullania eboracensis, Frullania franciscana, Frullania inflata, Frullania jackii, Frullania kunzei, Frullania oakesiana, Frullania obcordata, Frullania plana, Frullania riparia, Frullania selwyniana, Frullania tamarisci, Frullania asagrayana, Frullania atrata, Frullania beyrichiana, Frullania brasiliensis, Frullania breuteliana, Frullania convoluta, Frullania crispiloba, Frullania cuencensis, Frullania ericoides, Frullania gibbosa, Frullania chodatii, Frullania mexicana, Frullania intumescens, Frullania lindenbergii, Frullania microcephala, Frullania moritziana, Frullania pluricarinata, Frullania riojaneirensis, Frullania semivillosa, Frullania triquetra, Frullania winteri, Frullania apiculata, Frullania deppii, Frullania miradorensis, Frullania turfosa, Frullania hamiflora,

Species in the Frullaniaceae family

Frullania hodgsoniae, Frullania colliculosa, Frullania clandestina, Frullania truncatistyla, Frullania parhamii, Frullania knightbridgei, Frullania bolanderi, Frullania brittoniae, Frullania californica, Frullania catalinae, Frullania chilcootiensis, Frullania cobrensis, Frullania donnellii, Frullania eboracensis, Frullania franciscana, Frullania inflata, Frullania jackii, Frullania kunzei, Frullania oakesiana, Frullania obcordata, Frullania plana, Frullania riparia, Frullania selwyniana, Frullania tamarisci, Frullania asagrayana, Frullania atrata, Frullania beyrichiana, Frullania brasiliensis, Frullania breuteliana, Frullania convoluta, Frullania crispiloba, Frullania cuencensis, Frullania ericoides, Frullania gibbosa, Frullania chodatii, Frullania mexicana, Frullania intumescens, Frullania lindenbergii, Frullania microcephala, Frullania moritziana, Frullania pluricarinata, Frullania riojaneirensis, Frullania semivillosa, Frullania triquetra, Frullania winteri, Frullania apiculata, Frullania deppii, Frullania miradorensis, Frullania turfosa, Frullania hamiflora,