Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
carolinum
ID:
1303720

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lawalrée) J.P.Roux

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Strelitzia 23: 18 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001316174



Common Names

  • Lycopodium carolinum
  • Carolina Clubmoss
  • Carolina Ground Cedar


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Description

Lycopodium carolinum (also called Carolina Clubmoss, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen, perennial plant native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It has small, bright green leaves with a leathery texture and grows in moist, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodium carolinum is a shrub native to Central America. It is used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycopodium carolinum is small and yellow in color. The seed is a small, brown, oval-shaped structure. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Where to Find Lycopodium carolinum

Lycopodium carolinum is native to the United States and can be found in moist woods and meadows.

Lycopodium carolinum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycopodium carolinum?

Lycopodium carolinum

What are the common names of Lycopodium carolinum?

Carolinum palm, macauba palm

What is the natural habitat of Lycopodium carolinum?

It is native to the Cerrado vegetation of Brazil

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

André Lawalrée (1921-2005): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lawalrée' in the authors string.
Jacobus Petrus Roux (1954-2013): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.P.Roux' in the authors string.