Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
chrysocaulos
ID:
1234107

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hook. & Grev.

Source:
tro

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Bot. Misc. 2: 401 1831

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001233445



Common Names

  • Lycopodium Chrysocaulos
  • Chrysocaulos
  • Lycopodium


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Description

Lycopodium chrysocaulos (also called Chrysocaulos Lycopodium, among many other common names) is a small, evergreen fern native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has small, ovate leaves and grows in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodium chrysocaulos is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a food source for birds and other animals.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycopodium chrysocaulos has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered in the leaf axils. Its seeds are small and black. Seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopodium chrysocaulos is a tropical plant that is easily propagated from spores or cuttings. It prefers well-drained, moist soil and partial shade. It can be grown in full sun, but may require more frequent watering. It is best to water the plant deeply and then allow the soil to dry out before watering again. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Lycopodium chrysocaulos

Lycopodium chrysocaulos is native to China and can be found in montane forests.

Lycopodium chrysocaulos FAQ

What is the scientific name of Lycopodium chrysocaulos?

Lycopodium chrysocaulos

What is the habitat of Lycopodium chrysocaulos?

Mountain meadows and grasslands

What is the flowering period of Lycopodium chrysocaulos?

April to June

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

The Plant List v1.1 record tro-50075325: Based on the initial data import
William Jackson Hooker (1785-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hook.' in the authors string.
Robert Kaye Greville (1794-1866): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grev.' in the authors string.