Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
alpinum
ID:
1109642

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.

Source:
tro

Year:
1753

Citation Micro:
Sp. Pl. : 1104 (1753)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001108980



Common Names

  • Alpine Clubmoss
  • Alpine Lycopodium
  • Alpine Ground Pine


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Description

Lycopodium alpinum (also called Alpine Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a small, perennial, evergreen, terrestrial plant. It is native to Europe, North America, and Asia, and is found in moist, shady forests. It has a short stem and small, delicate leaves that are arranged in a rosette. The leaves are light green in color and have a club-like texture.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodium alpinum is a species of clubmoss that is used in ornamental gardening and as a food source.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycopodium alpinum is a small yellowish-green color. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopodium alpinum is a hardy, low-maintenance terrestrial fern that is easy to propagate. It can be propagated by division or by spores. To propagate by division, simply divide the plant into several smaller clumps and replant them in the soil. To propagate by spores, collect the spores from the plant and spread them on the soil. The spores will germinate and grow into new plants.

Where to Find Lycopodium alpinum

Lycopodium alpinum is native to North America, Europe, and Asia and can be found in alpine and subalpine regions.

Species in the Lycopodium genus

Lycopodium japonicum, Lycopodium annotinum, Lycopodium casuarinoides, Lycopodium clavatum, Lycopodium complanatum, Lycopodium obscurum, Lycopodium sitchense, Lycopodium veitchii, Lycopodium zanclophyllum, Lycopodium hildebrandtii, Lycopodium alpinum, Lycopodium dendroideum, Lycopodium digitatum, Lycopodium erubescens, Lycopodium sabinaefolium, Lycopodium tristachyum, Lycopodium venustulum, Lycopodium volubile, Lycopodium dubium, Lycopodium alboffii, Lycopodium confertum, Lycopodium gayanum, Lycopodium magellanicum, Lycopodium paniculatum, Lycopodium staudtii, Lycopodium habereri, Lycopodium thyoides, Lycopodium jussiaei, Lycopodium vestitum, Lycopodium madeirense, Lycopodium platyrhizoma, Lycopodium multispicatum, Lycopodium montanum, Lycopodium lagopus, Lycopodium hickeyi, Lycopodium goudotii, Lycopodium juniperoideum, Lycopodium subarcticum, Lycopodium deuterodensum, Lycopodium scariosum, Lycopodium rimbachii, Lycopodium papuanum, Lycopodium fawcettii, Lycopodium nikoense, Lycopodium assurgens, Lycopodium erectum, Lycopodium fastigiatum, Lycopodium cryptomerianum, Lycopodium berggrenii, Lycopodium suffruticosum,

Species in the Lycopodiaceae family

References