Status:
valid
Authors:
(B.Øllg. & P.G.Windisch) B.Øllg.
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 63: 479 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317343
Common Names
- Lycopodiella duseniana
- Dusen's Lycopodiella
- Dusen's Clubmoss
Description
Lycopodiella duseniana (also called Dusen's Lycopodiella, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the family Lycopodiaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is found in wet montane forests, and is a terrestrial plant.
Uses & Benefits
Lycopodiella duseniana is an ornamental plant that is often used in landscaping and gardens. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating digestive problems, fever, and skin diseases.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Lycopodiella duseniana is white, small and tubular. The seed is small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lycopodiella duseniana is a clubmoss native to Central and South America. It is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers moist, well-draining soil and partial shade. Propagation is done by division of the plant or by spores.
Where to Find Lycopodiella duseniana
Lycopodiella duseniana is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America, particularly in Brazil, Colombia, and Venezuela.
Lycopodiella duseniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lycopodiella duseniana?
Lycopodiella duseniana
What is the natural habitat of Lycopodiella duseniana?
It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in South America
What are the main uses of Lycopodiella duseniana?
It is used for medicinal and ornamental purposes
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