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
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.
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