Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
serpentina
ID:
1119585

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Kunze) B.Øllg.

Source:
tro

Year:
1987

Citation Micro:
Opera Bot. 92: 176 (1987)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118923



Common Names

  • Lycopodiella serpentina
  • Serpentine Clubmoss
  • Serpentine Lycopod


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Description

Lycopodiella serpentina (also called clubmoss, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial, creeping plant native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It has short, erect stems and linear leaves that are arranged in a whorl. It prefers moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodiella serpentina is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat inflammation and pain.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycopodiella serpentina has small, yellowish-green flowers and produces small, round, yellowish-brown seeds. The seedlings have a single, unbranched stem with two rows of small, triangular, toothed leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopodiella serpentina is a terrestrial fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America. It can be propagated by division or by spores. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial to full shade. It is a hardy species that can tolerate temperatures down to 0°F (-18°C).

Where to Find Lycopodiella serpentina

Lycopodiella serpentina is native to tropical rainforests in South America. It can be found in the Amazon rainforest in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

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-26613973: Based on the initial data import
Gustav Kunze (1793-1851): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunze' in the authors string.
Benjamin Øllgaard (b.1943): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Øllg.' in the authors string.