Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
lawessonianum
ID:
1275777

Status:
valid

Authors:
B.Øllg.

Source:
tro

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
Nordic J. Bot. 23(1): 46 (45; fig.) (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001275115



Common Names

  • Lycopodium lawessonianum
  • Lawesson's Lycopodium
  • Lawesson's Clubmoss


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Description

Lycopodium lawessonianum (also called Lawesson's clubmoss, among many other common names) is a species of clubmoss in the Lycopodiaceae family. It is native to North America. It typically grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, along streams, and in rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodium lawessonianum is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties, such as to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Lycopodium lawessonianum is small and yellow, with five petals and a yellow center. The seed is small and round, with a black and white striped pattern. The seedlings are small and thin, with bright green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopodium lawessonianum is a perennial herbaceous plant native to South East Asia. It is a member of the family Lycopodiaceae. It is easily propagated from cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist and the cuttings should be kept in a warm, humid environment.

Where to Find Lycopodium lawessonianum

Lycopodium lawessonianum is native to Colombia and can be found in the departments of Antioquia and Caldas.

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