Status:
valid
Authors:
Desv.
Source:
tro
Year:
1814
Citation Micro:
Encycl. , Suppl. 3: 543 (1814)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001114604
Common Names
- Lycopodium jussiaei
- Jussiaea Clubmoss
- Jussiaea Lycopodium
Uses & Benefits
Lycopodium jussiaei is a fern species native to Europe. It is commonly used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used for its medicinal properties, such as treating respiratory issues, skin diseases, and digestive disorders.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lycopodium jussiaei has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in clusters on the upper parts of the stem. The seeds are small and black in color. The seedlings are small and delicate, with bright green foliage.
Cultivation and Propagation
Lycopodium jussiaei is best propagated by spore sowing. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in full sun to partial shade. It is also tolerant of a wide range of soil pH levels.
Where to Find Lycopodium jussiaei
Lycopodium jussiaei can be found in the temperate regions of 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