Lycopodiella krameriana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
krameriana
ID:
1275796
Status:
valid
Authors:
B.Øllg.
Source:
tro
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 23(1): 40 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275134
Common Names
- Lycopodiella krameriana
- Kramer's Lycopodiella
- Kramer's Clubmoss
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lycopodiella krameriana (also called Kramer's clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the Lycopodiaceae family. It is native to North America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in rocky areas.
Uses & Benefits
Lycopodiella krameriana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycopodiella krameriana has small white flowers with yellow anthers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have long, thin leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lycopodiella krameriana is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the Andes mountains of Peru. It is a member of the family Lycopodiaceae. It is easily propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Lycopodiella krameriana
Lycopodiella krameriana is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Caldas.
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
Benjamin Øllgaard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Øllg.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77063343-1: Based on the initial data import