Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
cernua
ID:
1109392

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Pic.Serm.

Source:
tro

Year:
1968

Citation Micro:
Webbia 23: 166 (1968)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108730



Common Names

  • Lycopodiella cernua
  • Staghorn clubmoss
  • Stag's horn clubmoss


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Description

Lycopodiella cernua (also called Nodding Lycopodiella, among many other common names) is an epiphytic fern native to tropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia. It has long, divided fronds that are divided into two parts, with the lower part having a shield-like shape. It is found growing in humid forests, often in shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodiella cernua is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Lycopodiella cernua are small, white and bell-shaped. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings have long, slender stems with small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopodiella cernua is a fern that is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Lycopodiella cernua

Lycopodiella cernua can be found in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and parts of Asia. It is a rare fern and is usually found in moist, shady places.

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-26601794: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Rodolfo Emilio Giuseppe Pichi-Sermolli (1912-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pic.Serm.' in the authors string.