Kingdom:
Phylum:
Pteridophytes
Order:
Lycopodiales
Species:
suffruticosum
ID:
1227896

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Alderw.) Herter

Source:
tro

Year:
1949

Citation Micro:
Estud. Bot. Reg. Uruguay 20: 43 1949

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001227234



Common Names

  • Lycopodium suffruticosum
  • Shrubby Clubmoss
  • Suffruticosum Lycopodium


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Description

Lycopodium suffruticosum (also called Lycopodium complanatum, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Lycopodiaceae family. It is native to the temperate regions of North America. It typically grows in open forests, thickets, and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Lycopodium suffruticosum is used in traditional Chinese medicine as a diuretic and to treat rheumatism and urinary tract infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Lycopodium suffruticosum has small, yellowish-green flowers that are borne in small clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Lycopodium suffruticosum is a fern native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia and Australia. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and partial shade. Propagation is by spores or division of the rhizomes.

Where to Find Lycopodium suffruticosum

Lycopodium suffruticosum is a fern native to South America and can be found in moist forests and grasslands.

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-50050925: Based on the initial data import
Wilhelm Gustav Franz Herter (1884-1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Herter' in the authors string.
Cornelis Rugier Willem Karel van Alderwerelt van Rosenburgh (1863-1936): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Alderw.' in the authors string.