Status:
valid
Authors:
Cranfill
Source:
tro
Year:
1981
Citation Micro:
Amer. Fern J. 71: 97 (1981)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114471
Common Names
- Lycopodiella brucei
- Bruce's Clubmoss
- Bruce's Groundpine
Description
Lycopodiella brucei (also called Bruce's Lycopodiella, among many other common names) is a species of fern native to the southeastern United States and northern Mexico. It is an evergreen fern, growing in moist, shady areas. It has a creeping rhizome and grows to about 30 cm tall.
Uses & Benefits
Lycopodiella brucei is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a groundcover. It is also used for erosion control due to its ability to spread quickly and form a dense mat. The leaves are also used in floral arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycopodiella brucei has small, greenish-yellow flowers that are found in clusters on the tips of the stems. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lycopodiella brucei is a small, evergreen fern that grows in clumps. It is native to China and Taiwan. It can be propagated from spores or division. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. It is hardy to USDA zone 6.
Where to Find Lycopodiella brucei
Lycopodiella brucei can be found in the temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.
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
Raimond Cranfill: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cranfill' in the authors string.