Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
juniperoideum
ID:
1119132

Status:
valid

Authors:
Sw.

Source:
tro

Year:
1806

Citation Micro:
Syn. Fil. : 178, 401 (1806)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001118470



Common Names

  • Lycopodium juniperoideum
  • Juniperoideum Lycopodium
  • Juniper-Like Lycopodium


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Description

Lycopodium juniperoideum (also called ‘Juniper-like Clubmoss’, among many other common names) is an evergreen, perennial clubmoss native to North America and Europe. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as forests and woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodium juniperoideum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is known for its attractive foliage and is often used as a groundcover. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycopodium juniperoideum has small, yellow-green flowers that are clustered together in a spike-like inflorescence. The seeds are small, black, and glossy. The seedlings are small and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopodium juniperoideum is a hardy, evergreen fern that is native to North America. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. Propagation is best done by division in the spring or by spores in the fall. The spores should be sown on a sterile, moist medium and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs.

Where to Find Lycopodium juniperoideum

Lycopodium juniperoideum can be found in temperate regions of North America, Europe, and Asia.

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