Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
alopecuroides
ID:
1114724

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Cranfill

Source:
tro

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 71: 97 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114062



Common Names

  • Lycopodiella alopecuroides
  • Alopecuroid Lycopodiella
  • Alopecuroid Clubmoss


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Description

Lycopodiella alopecuroides (also called Alopecurus-like lycopodiella, among many other common names) is a fern species native to Central and South America. It has a creeping rhizome and short-stalked fronds that are usually 1-2 feet long. It is found in moist, shady habitats, such as along streams and in forests.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodiella alopecuroides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a ground cover. It can also be used as a soil stabilizer and erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycopodiella alopecuroides has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small and dark brown in colour. The seedlings are small, with two cotyledons that are oval in shape.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopodiella alopecuroides can be propagated by division or spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy in USDA zones 8-11.

Where to Find Lycopodiella alopecuroides

Lycopodiella alopecuroides is found in tropical regions of Central and South America.

Species in the Lycopodiella genus

Lycopodiella cernua, Lycopodiella affinis, Lycopodiella inundata, Lycopodiella alopecuroides, Lycopodiella brucei, Lycopodiella glaucescens, Lycopodiella copelandii, Lycopodiella prostrata, Lycopodiella pendulina, Lycopodiella appressa, Lycopodiella subappressa, Lycopodiella margueritae, Lycopodiella bradei, Lycopodiella diffusa, Lycopodiella iuliformis, Lycopodiella lateralis, Lycopodiella lehmannii, Lycopodiella riofrioi, Lycopodiella serpentina, Lycopodiella trianae, Lycopodiella camporum, Lycopodiella caroliniana, Lycopodiella contexta, Lycopodiella steyermarkii, Lycopodiella descendens, Lycopodiella longipes, Lycopodiella andicola, Lycopodiella krameriana, Lycopodiella maniculata, Lycopodiella geometra, Lycopodiella duseniana, Lycopodiella veigae, Lycopodiella tupiana, Lycopodiella hydrophila, Lycopodiella tomentosa, Lycopodiella robusta, Lycopodiella sarcocaulon, Lycopodiella curvata,

Species in the Lycopodiaceae family

References

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-26608441: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Raimond Cranfill: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cranfill' in the authors string.