Kingdom:
Phylum:
Hypnanae
Order:
Hypnodendrales
Genus:
Species:
setosus
ID:
1182439

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Hedw.) Brid.

Source:
tro

Year:
1867

Citation Micro:
Handb. N. Zeal. Fl. 461 1867

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001181777

Common Names

  • Fissidens siamensis
  • Siamensis Fissidens
  • Siamensis Moss

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Description

Cyrtopus setosus (also called Setose Cyrtopus, among many other common names) is a small moss species found in the Himalayan region of India, Nepal, Bhutan, and China. It is a tufted moss with small, ovate-lanceolate leaves, and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Cyrtopus setosus is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as an ingredient in traditional medicines.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Cyrtopus setosus has small, yellow flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small and round, with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a thin stem with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Where to Find Cyrtopus setosus

Cyrtopus setosus can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Central and West Africa.

Cyrtopus setosus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Cyrtopus setosus?

Cyrtopus setosus

What type of plant is Cyrtopus setosus?

Fern

Where is Cyrtopus setosus found?

Asia

Species in the Cyrtopus genus

Species in the Spiridentaceae family

Bescherellia elegantissima, Cyrtopus setosus, Dendro-hypnum beccarii, Dendro-hypnum auricomum, Dendro-hypnum brevipes, Dendro-hypnum flagelliferum, Dendro-hypnum fuscomucronatum, Dendro-hypnum milnei, Dendro-hypnum opacum, Dendro-hypnum reinwardtii, Dendro-hypnum subspininervium, Hypnodendron arcuatum, Hypnodendron junghuhnii, Hypnodendron marginatum, Hypnodendron microstictum, Hypnodendron samoanum, Hypnodendron spininervium, Hypnodendron vitiense, Spiridens camusii, Spiridens capillifer, Spiridens longifolius, Spiridens perichaetialis, Spiridens reinwardtii, Spiridens vieillardii, Spiridens spiridentoides, Touwiodendron diversifolium, Mniodendron camptotheca, Mniodendron colensoi, Mniodendron comatulum, Mniodendron comatum, Mniodendron comosum, Mniodendron dendroides, Mniodendron tahiticum,

References

Joseph Dalton Hooker (1817-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.f.' in the authors string.
Johann Hedwig (1730-1799): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hedw.' in the authors string.
The Bryophyte Nomenclator: Based on data supplied by Bryonames
Tropicos record: 35159430: Based on data supplied by Bryonames